Two become one so the journey begins Hand in hand, their love knows no end Beautifully created for each to behold Treasured, adored, more priceless than gold Father’s will their sole desire Hearts responding to a Higher Power Wherever He leads, gladly they’ll go His footsteps to follow & selfishness forgo Child arrives, an answer Read More
Hope Awakens
Winter fades to spring, sunbeams thaw the ground New life bursts forth, splashing color all-around Darkness dissolves, giving way to light Hope returns, locking out the night Purpose chosen long ago Roadblocks forcing journey to slow Rocky path, presently clear Gaining momentum, losing fear Crooked trail now set straight Gaze locked forward, moving, steady gait Read More
Forgotten
Silence permeates the darkness as the lone figure navigates a solitary trail. Raindrops merge with the salty wetness streaming from her soulful eyes. Piercing sobs escape her parted lips, echoing through the sodden trees. Breaths come in ragged gasps as paralyzing pain threatens to overtake her. Clumsy hands grasp at her chest, futilely attempting to Read More
Solitary Reign
Reigning high from lofty throne Judgment passed, deeds not condoned Peasants scurry here and there Desperate to avoid dragon’s lair Fire breathing, self-righteous ruler No other found any crueler Palace life obscures view Compassion ne’er extended, ‘tis true Cracking whip; obedience forced Fear instilled; devotion coerced False perceptions; diatribes ensue Imprisonment granted for seekers of Read More
Speculation
Tears course softly down freckled cheek Eyes look towards heaven, answers to seek Face contorts, shoulders heave, Daddy, Daddy what mess we perceive Choices made with utmost discretion Path followed by your directions Ultimate goal not what we sought Did we go left, when right we ought? Barricaded, trapped, as if bands of steel Elusive Read More
Precious Daughter
Crafted, sculpted, beautifully formed Father loved before sky adorned Smiling eyes, shiny hair Known before you drew breath of air For His pleasure you were created Arrival on earth anxiously awaited Separated from Mother he knew you would be Created another to love like she Oceans divide, connected in heart Both long for the time Read More
Slow Thaw
Clamped shut, barricaded, sealed A once tender organ now protected by steel Fiercely guarded with might No one breaks through without a fight Self preservation caused heart to flee Days now approached with dreaded misery Heart longs for fellowship, cries alone Never intended to impersonate stone Innocent, trusting, naïve Learned the hard way; others deceive Read More