Watercolors.

In an instant everything can change,
You go from being normal to feeling so strange.
The days that have passed are but a ghost,
Haunting you from its far away post.
Reminding your heart of days it once lived in,
Your skin used to be thicker, but now its so thin.
Snapshots of memories mingle with today,
Real life in color with the past overlapped gray.
It is felt throughout humanity deep in a person,
The melancholy echoes of an old life arisen.
Only one antidote seems to remain,
Love is the answer to knock down and reframe.
Hope seems to come in the smallest of ways,
Soon you realize you aren't trapped in former days.
Today is the tomorrow you hoped for yesterday,
You really are going to be okay.
Step out from the shadows, come and see,
Today is the day you have finally been set free.

A Far Off Day.

Out of this valley I walk alone,
Indeed its apparent my soul has grown.
Out of its trembling and fearful state
Upon these floors I once laid paralyzed and prostrate.
Now I walk so tall and sure,
To an untrained eye they would claim I found a cure.
But truth be told it has been a year to the day,
When time stood still in panic and disarray.
My enemies thought I would crumble and die,
I now know that evil will always lie.
The journey has been hard and trying to my heart,
Now the "one day" is here and I get a new start.
To turn back around and survey my former prison,
Its dumbfounding and proves my king has risen.
Much life has come from a terrible place,
Again it proves the beauty of grace.
Armed with the tools I worked hard to earn,
Alas, for spring I no longer have to yearn.

For Broken Hearts.

I want to come into a season of brand new,
Where the pain of your absence isn't present or true.
You have moved on now, along with your life,
Long gone are the days when I played the role of a person in strife.
The memories of us are stained all over this town,
Visions of us appear and I cant help but frown.
Not because I miss everything we once were,
Mostly because instead of choosing me, you chose her.
I feel the hatred that radiates from your heart,
You made your point clear with how you chose to part.
Sometimes I see old friends that knew us as one,
They can't believe the us is over and done.
Change is good but I have had my fair share,
But I know now that staying with you was a snare.
The pride and the lies consumed who you are,
And now you have wandered from home so far.
It breaks my heart to see who you have become,
Tears fill my eyes and the pain beats like a drum.
But the pain of being alone is far less,
Than staying with you so chaotic in your mess.
Without the Lord above watching over me,
I wouldn't be free to just explore who I want to be.
So I walk with a limp of a scar that lies,
In a part of my soul that tries.
To love with all I am because that is the way,
God made me to accept the fray.
I have hope of a better life ahead,
Truly you are walking into the land of nothing but dead.
Sorrow today is a temporary feeling,
My life no longer has a ceiling.
I wont stop until I reach my dream,
At that time I will happily scream.
Freedom has come from Jesus so capable,
Yes, you can believe it, my God is able.

I Once Was Lost.

No words come forth as I sit and write,
My heart weighs heavy and my thoughts seem trite.
Ive lost the spark that once burned so bright,
I feel defeated with no strength to fight.
I walk alone and feel out of place,
Why cant I just be secure in his grace?
Im not happy that I have lost it all,
In desperation on the ground I crawl.
I let the agony and the fear spread,
My face says I am alive but I feel dead.
At my core I know it will never be,
So my thoughts race and the good memories flee.
I cant fake it any longer that I am okay,
When I barely have the strength to get through the day.
Im not going to end this with cheer,
I just hope that despair wont come near.
God, protect me from the prison of sorrow,
Get me through another tomorrow.

Reverance.

There you sit in your chair waiting for your moment to arrive,
When your heart fills and for the answer you dont have th strive.
Understanding floods your mind and you finally understand,
The magnitude of what Jesus did on the cross, so grand.
Something you simply can never repay or achieve,
For the time its your sin that makes you grieve.
It only seems natural to get on your knee,
And before God almighty make your plea.
To turn from your old self who is now dead and gone,
And from this moment forward always bow your head with hands drawn.
In reverence to the mighty King who saved the world,
Who now has made you whole and full of health.
This isn't something you can simply force on a person,
The Holy Spirit must reveal himself and immerse him,
So rise from your seat where you once sat in darkness so grim,
Embrace your creator and come into the light,
Where life isn't always sure but heaven is home,
Come child, with me you will forever roam.

Intersection

The journey of a man is revealed in due time,
Which way he will go and how he will know.
Longings that dwell in the center of the heart,
The idea of not walking down it is devastating and he cant part.
Dreams come forth like hidden friends from the dark,
One day a person wakes up and knows which way to head,   
He cant stop pursuing it, for if it be so his soul would be dead.
Why waste a life that so evidently needs to wander,
Of life, death and purpose it surely does ponder.
There isn't a wrong way, just the long way about,
The tendrils of fear take root and sprout doubt.
But from a tree that is well nourished,
Come fruit that is beautiful to the eye and the tongue,
Nothing tasted so sweet as a labor flourished.
A failed and false attempt at living is like poison to the lung.
Dance to the beat of the webs of existence colliding,
Connect with humanity or you will surely be diving.
Up I walk upon my moment so bold and true,
Hello happy trail, I didn't know this look would be you.

They Just Got Lost...

From the darkness their souls cry out,
Their sin consumes them and against the light they shout.
I walk into their midst ready to fight for them,
Knowing that the enemy cannot have the win.
As the truth comes forth from the Holy Spirit so loud,
The lies and condemnation are revealed in the proud.
A great and mighty King draws his sword to sever the dead,
Jesus reveals his nature and he brings peace to their head.
Trembling and fear shiver through the body,
Their arrogance is rearing and they laugh so haughty.
The Father wont rest until every heart is won,
Until they turn away from this, the evil is not done.
Dread and regret weigh heavy for them now,
When they see just how,
Amazing and loving this God who came to save,
And venture into hell so he rescued a wretch like me, so brave.
The kingdom will be filled with former creatures from the pits so deep,
On the promises of God my mind will constantly keep.
Giving over my life because I use to be one of those,
But now I walk free because I am the one that Jesus himself chose.

Promise Circles.

Jars of joy collected and shelved in the library of my soul,
For a sadder day when my heart might have a hole.
The happiness may leak out but that is alright,
Having a backup of God memories eases my fright.
A ring on my finger reminds me I am loved here,
It chases away the lurking shadow of fear.
I wont live alone or die that way either,
Because with God around my reality is neither.
I'm cherished and special to a man I don't know,
Until then for him I will grow and walk slow.
I let the visions of us linger in my mind,
And how he will be such a different kind.
Walking through the lovely field with flowers all about,
Seeing the smile on his face erases all my doubt.
In an instant he steals a sweet kiss,
And I know that in that moment and space in time it is something I will forever miss.
Instant replays of my life are large in stock,
Alas my love, you stand now at my door and knock.
And now I see why they say the circle never has an end...

For EN....

Out of the depths of sin this man has arisen,
He is now set free from his former self prison.
There is more than what meets the eye,
Of the journey he has walked through I cannot lie.
Satan had a plan to make this son his own,
But God almighty had a plan from his mighty throne.
Jesus came to walk beside him when all seemed lost,
And took his sin so he wouldn't have to pay the cost.
Because of the magnitude of grace shown by the King,
This child who was once a slave of darkness now lets God's glory ring.
To give your life back to the one who made it be,
Is something so divine, like Christ amongst that tree.
You once were so alone and hope seemed to be gone for all time,
But now you stand redeemed and reside in your prime.
Never underestimate the power of God above,
Sometimes what we need in life is a loving shove.
I'm so glad he saved my dear friend,
And the gap between heaven and earth are forever on the mend,
Oh what sweet grace that our savior didn't have to lend.

For JT...

Jesus today I thank you for a special man,
For which you had a divine and redeeming plan.
You reached down from heaven above,
And tore the blinders off his eyes to reveal your love.
He didnt see it coming so he didnt have time to fear,
All he could do was run toward you and draw near.
The all consuming redemption of the blood you shed,
This man now understands that without you he is dead.
From the ashes his life has emerged new,
His mind is open and he proclaims you are true.
Everyday he lays down his life for you his king,
He is free from sin and death and a new song he does sing.
No shame or guilt he has to carry any longer,
The Holy Spirit is alive in him and he grows stronger.
Looking back at the darkness he once dwelled within,
Gives him hope for the life he now lives freed from sin.
He continues now on his journey towards his savior,
There is so much that has changed about this man besides his behavior.
The spirit of God lives within him so deep,
Nothing but love and grace he will forever reap.
I hope you get to meet him,
Your chances of leaving unchanged is very slim.

His Time Came.

There is a hole in our family that cannot be undone,
Its as though we all watched and tried to stop the ever setting sun.
There has never been a time or place that hasn't felt a certain loss,
It resonates with mankind, that perfect man who died on a wooden cross.
Age to age we all may live in different worlds than those before,
But it doesn't change the fact that humanity will always beg for more.
Reality tells us that we all wont be here long,
Although we write a tune to sing and it is our forever song.
To be a part of this puzzle is amazing yet so humble,
From now on I will be thankful for the life I have and not grumble.
Eyes on eternity, flesh bowed before,
I can't wait for what heaven has in store.

At My End.

My dear Lord I don't know what to do,
I'm torn between the comfortable old and the burning desire for something new.
Give me a purpose that makes me feel more alive,
Something I can pour myself into and further strive.
I'm here being held by your grace,
My heart aches with desire to leave this place.
Everything I knew no longer exists,
I'm done resisting and shaking my fists.
Take my hand, I don't think I can go alone,
I feel like a child even though I am full grown.
Make me into the woman you have crafted me to be,
Release my shame and guilt, please set me free.
I will wait patiently for your word,
Until then I will not move any longer forward.
You me and the Holy Spirit make a triple braided cord.

My Life in A Verse - Psalms 25:21

As I walk towards your light I am blinded,
But out of the darkness I am reminded.
I am not alone however true it may feel,
My heart has gone through pain, its real.
But integrity and uprightness follow me there,
They protect and give me a hope that is rare.
It is not my job to make a situation just,
I alone am called to trust.
In what I cannot see but bow before,
And in humble sacrifice ask to fill me more.
So many ask how a good God like you,
Could let evil run if you are so true.
Simply I say "My God is sovereign and reigns in grace,
but sometimes you cant grow if you stay in this place."
He longs to reveal himself to you fully and complete,
And claim eternal victory and mock the enemies defeat.
I am choosing to walk the steps of his for seen path for me,
Along I go knowing his love has set me free.
There is no other place I would rather be!

I Love You Big Brother. CWH

Today would be your birthday, I don't know what to say,
So I will sit by this tree and bow my head to pray.
I look back at my life over the last 8 years,
And all I feel is emotion followed by tears.
You didn't get to see me grow so tall,
Or for my first love how hard I did fall.
You missed me walking across the high school stage,
And over all the poems I have written you would have read every page.
You missed being able to beat up the bully,
And understand my heart fully.
Along you went to complete your path,
I wish you could have stayed to help me with my math.
But you left before you got to see my life,
And how I used to be a wife.
"I promise I wont miss the rest,
I love you little sister, wait for me, I know you will always be the best". <3

Battle Cry.

I have to trust in what I don't see,
Giving all of me.
Not relying on myself to do good,
But remembering the man who died on that infamous piece of wood.
It compels me to share his amazing grace,
Get down on my face in this place.
And declare he owns all rhyme, reason and space.
We are called to practice what we preach,
In order that we may reach,
A lost and dying world that needs a savior to their souls,
To wash away their sin as black as coals.
We must be different and stand out in a crowd,
I can hear those sweet words now "Son I'm so proud"
I will live each day for him,
Although sometimes life is grim,
 I have hope in the life that will follow this one,
So towards Jesus I will run.

Something People Dont Know.

He doesn't know how much that hurt,
I can see pain hidden in his own eyes.
Trying not to reveal his fear so he covers them in lies.
I didn't see it coming, it came by surprise,
You think one thing is real life now,
But all your left is wondering just how,
He could seem so genuine in what he did believe,
In the end all he knew how to do was leave.
Maybe he can redeem the broken, shameful sin,
If he surrenders to Jesus he will for surely win.
Breaking down walls that were built at the start,
Layers of pain, sorrow and fear have trapped his heart.
He didn't know how to escape the prison he made,
The light within him didn't shine, it could only fade.
Seeking reconciliation to the devastation left behind,
All he wanted to do was find his peace of mind.
The next steps will be surrendering his pride,
At the very moment it happens within him the Holy Spirit will reside.
El Qanna is jealous for his loved one,
Even if that means everything they hold dear has to come undone.
There is a sweet beauty that comes from that broken place,
"Jesus, here I am on my face,
Please show me your mercy and grace.
I never want to follow the flesh down that path,
Separated from you I will find nothing but wrath.
Keep me near to you never to part,
I belong to you, your perfectly crafted piece of art."

This is Independence Day.

The freedom bells ring so loud,
My heart beats fast amongst the crowd.
I  walked out, no more shame,
I'm done playing a pointless game.
I've conquered the enemy, he has claimed defeat,
I stood my ground and didn't retreat.
Its amazing to see yourself brand new,
The days of old are gone and along come the true.
When you look back and see who I was,
Making me stronger is all it does.
Glimmers of hope emerge from the shadows deep,
Secrets of my past threaten and leap.
I get out of that place of dark fear,
The sound of victory is all I hear.
I don't have to be afraid anymore,
Oh to not have a clue what just might be in store,
God I'll wait for you to give me more.

Explosion of the Soul.

Trust in what your heart screams,
You don't always have to know what it all means.
Live in the moments that compose your existence,
Give in and let down your resistance.
Doing and being pleased in all that you do,
Is the secret of old known by few.
If you let those clips of time pass you by,
You will be left puzzled and wondering why.
The feelings inside you said just wait,
Till something random happened like fate.
But that doesn't always come to pass,
Like hoping rust will go back to pure brass.
We are all just given one soul to bear,
So give up your pride and cast every care.
Make the most of what is this day,
And at the end of your life you can say.
"Ive lived and loved the memories I keep,
Now I can go in peace to eternal sleep,
Knowing I don't regret anything I have come to reap"...

One of those Places.

Leaving a mountain is a dividing thing,
The echoes of words said hang in the air and ring.
You leave a piece of yourself amongst the trees,
Those sweet moments with your savior on your knees.
Friendships are permanently bonded together,
Our hearts were laid out in the light of forever.
Sometimes you can feel that going far is the only way,
That you can get clarity and just pray.
I cant help but wonder why it is,
That we feel we need to be close to the earth to be truly his.
One thing I have decided to do from now on,
Is not wait to be healed on the peaks we were just upon.
Jesus wants to meet us in our own town,
And grace us with a heavenly crown.
I will take the feelings of this beautiful place,
I got to see a little glimpse of God's face,
Oh how sweet and wonderful is his grace.

This is my Confession.

Stop and wait on me my precious jewel,
I am living water that brings constant renewal.
I hold you in grace so rest here a while,
Oh how I long just to see your beautiful smile.
I fill every need you ever could want,
Please lay in my pasture and out of it all its you I will flaunt.
Give your soul a break by my bubbling brook,
And hold my hand and I will guide all the steps so you don't have to look.
I walk with you dear because I delight in you,
And through the dim valley I will see you through.
All the fears and tears I will push from your fragile mind,
And comfort you with my son and his spirit combined.
Then I will lay out a magnificent feast,
And defend you from every kind of beast.
The anointing of my spirit will fall upon your divine head,
With my oil I will recount all I have said.
My goodness and love will become permanent, like shadows that ever follow,
Because my light will shine on you the darkness will never swallow.
Lets finish this journey with a celebration in my home,
Because never again will you face life's terrain alone.
Remember its grace that has kept my glory within you, my piece of art,
Its amazing that I made you and we never have to depart.

All the People.

I sit in this circle and what do I see?
I see reflections that look a lot like me.
The same design seems to lay in us all,
We all make mistakes and we sometimes fall.
I take a second glance on the faces here,
That friend across the room has also known fear.
The stranger to my left has cried the same pain,
The acquaintance to my right can also hear the rain.
The point to these thoughts seem clear to me now,
Its amazing just how,
Alike we are and have to walk through this life,
The good, bad, ugly and the strife.
Better to be united and not walk alone,
Toward Jesus and the seats for us waiting by his throne.
So let us honor each other at all cost,
Because if we don't our body is lost.
Don't see the people in this circle as they are,
They are glorified children without a single scar.
Live as such and you will surely go far.

Do Work.

I am God's workmanship this is true,
I'm a product of fine craftsmanship, something new.
I started as deconstructed pieces strewn all around,
Then Jesus Christ built my foundation on solid ground.
Detail by detail I was thought out,
Every fiber of my being simply has to shout.
The magnificent glory of our coming king,
Humanity feels it in the way creation cant help but sing.
It all points back to a careful plan,
That sent Yahweh's child, the Son of Man.
To die and be broken so my blemishes are hidden,
And promise me that his love will never be ridden.
I live to honor the one I cannot explain,
Because not all the mysteries are revealed surrounding his reign.
One thing I know this is for sure,
Whatever I do I am completely pure.
So now that I'm built on a kingdom that will last,
I will move forward as if I never knew my past.

Permanent.

Your love is forever written on my soul,
Ezer kenegdo is a life saving counterpart with a single goal.
To complete the world with its crowning jewel,
And to mankind bring fresh renewal.
Adam was an incomplete puzzle waiting to be made whole,
He was constantly searching for that thing to overflow his bowl.
It wasnt found in the animals roaming the ground,
Or the birds of the air with their lovely sound.
The ache in the first mans heart grew and he cried out,
"Please Lord, bring my other half about."
Someone to walk with me through this life in the garden,
To always listen and never pardon"
Deep sleep took him to a world unknown,
Soon he wasnt all alone.
Flesh of his flesh she arose breathtaking and true,
This feeling he felt was something completely new.
To this beautiful creature he spoke so tender to his bride,
My ezer kenegdo, without you I would have died" 

An Intriguing Sort of Man

Your mind is something so complex yet free,
Sometimes I wish that's how I could be.
Letting thoughts stroll the confines of your conscious space,
It seems to spring forth authentic emotion on your face.
I know we just met not very long ago,
But your boldness sends my heart leaping to and fro.
When one person sees another break beyond the chains,
And take risk even with the threat of rejection pains.
Hope starts to leak out of cracks not yet filled up,
And the Lord gives you an overflowing cup.
Please never give up on who you are,
Because God will always consider you up to par.
It doesn't take an observant person to know,
That guys like you make love grow.
Keep walking and living to the beat of your own drum,
Its so interesting to see who you are and where you come from.
Your worth is definitely a great and mighty sum...

One of Those Nights

The mist rolls over the sleepy town,
All is quiet, there isn't a sound.
Out from the shadows walks a young girl alone,
She looks like a princess in disguise trying to find her throne.
The glory of her rule has been stripped away,
As she walks through the gloom she remembers herself in another day.
Glancing back and forth she looks for the danger,
She has her guard up and is cautious against any stranger.
The girl use to be beautiful its true,
But someone stole her innocence and now she cant go back to being new.
The pain and sorrow leak across her young but worn face,
She dreams of those former nights of diamonds and lace.
Now she longs to keep the clothes on her back,
That's what happens when pride takes over and humility is what you lack.
She will never return to the dark place where she once sat,
She has traded her tiara for an ugly old hat.
By herself she is aware of the loneliness she feels,
So in the cool of night she stops and goes to kneel.
She cries and breaks the silence of the street she was upon,
Light is starting to bring a new dawn.
Redemption comes to those who give all of it up,
Sometimes God has us take a lofty cup.
From an untrained eye she may seem sad,
But in reality her heart is pure gold and something to be had.
Nothing in the world is worth more than a humbled and joyful soul,
Pleasing the king is her one and only goal.
She gave up her riches and fame,
And let her Lord bring meaning in his name.
She is rescued from the darkness that surrounds,
From her only love and light abound.
Letting go of what is behind her and forward she goes,
Where she goes next only her Savior knows.
Digging up buried secrets and lies from her past,
And replanting truths that will last.
In her ear she hears her King begin to sing,
"Come be safe under my mighty wing".
Grace to you my daughter, princess, friend,
To you my dear my life I will lend.
You fight bravely for the heart of your king today,
And you will forever hear him say.
"Be with me and live in perfect peace,
Your pain, sorrow and sin will cease.
Give up the keys to the false kingdom you built here,
And in my kingdom you will have nothing to fear.
Fret not my sweet girl, forever and always I will be near my dear".

Comprehending the Unthinkable.

My heart is like a lock and key,
There is only one person who makes me free.
He stands me firm in times of doubt,
Even if my soul is dry in drought.
He caresses my heart every night as I fall asleep,
He whispers promises he never fails to keep.
As days roll by with the relentlessness of the future time,
Not loving him is my only crime.
I cant see where my life would be without him,
Most likely ugly and rather grim.
How can I keep from sharing this hope Ive found?
In my heart its steadfastly bound.
So here I leave with a smile on my face,
Because I dwell on amazing grace.
All he ever does is please us,
Yes indeed, his name is Jesus. <3

Real.

How can I run when I cant stand?
Where do I go when I feel there is no where to land?
Im a wandering soul without a map,
It feels as though I never finish a full lap.
Up and down my thoughts constantly change,
I feel so alone and really strange.
Is it normal to struggle with one's self?
There is a war waged between sickness and health.
The small voice deep inside my heart,
Faintly whispers dreams of a new start.
Away from the pain and sorrow that reside here,
I ache knowing I lost everything I held dear.
There arent many moments that pass in a day,
When I dont think "Am I going to be okay?"
I dont know how long Ill be grounded in place,
Or when I will be released to race.
Free in the joy that life can in fact give,
One day I hope to feel like I actually live.

A Girl I Once Knew.

You and I could be the greatest love story to ever be told,
a heart evoking tale of how one man became bold.
I could hold your hand when the wind starts to blow,
and Ill talk a lot so we can walk slow.
You can take me to a movie and then maybe dinner,
Baby dont worry you'll always be my winner.
I'll leave you secret letters of love in your socks and car,
Hunny, for my love you wont have to look very far.
When the storms of life come and ruin my day,
You will pull me in and always know what to say.
My eyes will lock with yours and all thats left for us to make it true,
is whisper under heavens expansive sky,
"I love you, thats all I know how to do."

Chivalry Lives

Sit and rest with me,

Baby now you’re free.

No more fears and no more tears.

You serve a king who listens and hears

Taking precious moments from your life,

Your days will never again be filled with strife.

Ill love you when your old and gray,

There are only good things to you I say.

Don’t carry burdens that don’t belong to you dear,

I am the gentleman, let me carry and to you draw near.

Through your sorrow and your grief,

I’m the only one who can bring your heart relief.

Never doubt how much I care for you my sweet,

To all those imposters I’d say I’ve already got them beat.

I long to steal your precious and lovely heart,

Please know that I will never make us part.

You need to learn to trust me over time,

Let me in to see what’s your reason and rhyme.

Scars and wounds may be left behind from seasons past,

Just give me a chance to heal them at last.

Beautiful girl, there is no need to hide behind shame and doubt,

Your greatness is something I want to scream and shout.

Give up this fight you have been battling so long,

And I will take you in and to you sing a sweet song.

I cant take back the days you have been alone,

But ill make sure from now on you and I are together at our throne.

Never to be separated till deaths grips come to pass,

But even there I will be waiting, eternity has come alas.

For ML...

I sit and wait for her to come,
My heart is full and beats with the rhythm of the drum.
Along she walks through the door,
Instantly I miss having her in my life more.
She is always so gentle and full of grace,
I watch as Jesus' love lights up her face.
You'd never know it from looking at her from afar,
But there have been wounds and many a scar.
I used to envy her for her beauty and charm,
Now I'm just so happy to have her as a friend, nothing to harm.
We walk through life along a different path,
Its not logical like science or math.
Id try to explain it to you if I knew how,
Instead to God my head will bow,
In earnest thanksgiving for what he has done,
He has given me such a friend and a race we will run.
Never again will I claim to be alone,
She;s with me always or at least near a phone,
Sometimes two people are divine appointment prone.

For Her...

As a child we come into this world,
And as a child we will leave.
Sweet innocence is found in her eyes,
Her warmth is such a sweet suprise.
Her love is fading and going fast,
But she built something that did last.
Their union stood the test of time,
It was easy like a catchy rhyme.
Death is a bittersweet friend,
Taking our loves into their final end.
Releasing them from the prisons of their bodys,
Its nothing glamourous or gaudy.
You've never seen a more lovely wife,
Who loved that man all her life.
Sixty three years of seasons come and gone,
And in the blink of an eyes its the rising of a new dawn.
How will she go on after he comes to pass,
Our lives are truly but grass.
We are lush and full of color and shine,
Then we wither and fade and meet our divine.
It seems so cruel to see him leave her here,
Of a broken heart she may join him I fear.
But those left here to grieve will always know,
Together they came and together they go.

James 5: 13-20

All you can do is pray,
Jesus, in you I will stay.
When trials come and all seems lost,
I will still follow you at any cost.
Giving up all that I know,
God take my heart and let it grow.
When im weary and im weak,
You told me you bless the meek.
Here is the joy I feel so deep,
My love for you I will always keep.
Though I dont always understand you,
All things you say are good and true.
I will walk beside you when all my friends,
Turn from you and walk to their ends.
Together we will cry for them so dear,
A life without you is what I fear.
Peace that transcends time, space and circumstance,
From the joy of knowing Christ I will dance.
Nothing can keep us apart any longer,
Everyday with you I learn and get stronger.
I wont depend upon what makes sense,
Even though the complexity is dense.
Give me eyes to see you ahead,
Give me faith fo raise the dead.
Give me hands to do your will,
Give me abundance so others I can fill.
Its so amazing what you have already given me,
God, you gave us Jesus so the whole world can be free.

Cafe Creatures

She sits there alone reading her book,
The boy at the next table cant help but look.
They play the eye catching game ever so well,
Her eyes are deep and lovely and have a story to tell.
Of adventures that linger in her memories there,
When people judge her she really doesnt care.
How can mere strangers get the whole picture,
At her table she seems a permanent fixture.
Visions of loved ones come and gone away,
Flash backs of how she wished so many would stay.
Along all people go and depart on their path,
She hums a simple tune to forget their cruel wrath.
Its difficult to say if the boy staring will ever know.
Where this girl has been or where she will go.
She smiles ever so slightly knowing she got his attention,
How handsome he was is worth it to mention.
Amidst a crowded room these two souls dance together,
She breaks the fast moving trains of their minds with a simple "I love this weather"
And then it begins...

Reflections of 2012

Here we are at the end of another year,
It was a year I lost everything I once held dear.
2012 made me face and conquer my every fear,
Now we close this long chapter of my life,
I move forward no longer a wife.
I carry lessons I learned along the way,
Im now grateful for mercy renewed each day.
I learned how to love and hold things with open hands,
Jesus will always hold me up as long as he stands.
I dont know what the next chapter will hold,
All I know is I need to be bold.
My God is faithful to all the promises he made,
So I will do my best to live this life he has laid.
Onward and upward is how I must go,
It doesnt mean I dont grieve and miss things ever so.
Lord, help me through this next season ahead,
Without you I am nothing and I am dead.
Take this life and let it be,
Take my life so I can be free.

New Beginning

Here we are at the start of a new year,
I decided to get creative and start a blog here.
I will post my thoughts, feelings and poems,
I hope your mind wanders and I hope it roams.
Sometimes it will contain stories from my life,
The glory, shame and even strife.
The beauty of written word is it takes you to another place,
It transcends culture, race, distance and space.
So if you think my work may be something to interest you,
Or you just want to laugh at something new.
Stop on by and spend awhile,
And hopefully I will give your heart a smile.

Happy Reading Friends!