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

Mother’s heart cries out for son Wounded, broken, unsure what she’s done Son’s heart wondered astray Hopes, dreams wrecked along the way Reflective memories of days gone by Bring tears of joy to Mother’s eyes Smiles and laughter replaced by sadness and pain Mother clings to hope; one day son’s heart will change Calloused scales Read More

Sir Darkness screams my name Tempter brandishes sword “Succumb to the cries; live no more.” Walls close in trapping their prey Will I survive another day? Mercy pleas echo throughout the chamber No one hears my cries of danger. Crawling swiftly, attempting to flee Sharp boulders gouge my naked knees. Blood oozes from wounded palms Read More

Different than me in so many ways, yet one to call when I wonder astray. Listening ear always her style, judgment never passed, she loves with her smile. Generosity unlimited by means, she seeks a method to intervene. Boundaries infinite, she goes the extra mile; recipient may be friend, stranger or child. Sensitive, caring and Read More

Listen to sound rise from the plain; Voices parched cry out for rain. Echoes travel across the land Deep groans soar from burning sand. Grateful hearts that sin no more Africa looks heaven toward. Daughter seeks, weeps, implores Hunger rumbles forest to shore. Father hears the frantic plea, Chooses a son to set Her free. Read More

Sun breaks through the cloudy sky Glimmer of hope catches my eye Gentle breeze ruffles my hair Reveals your presence everywhere Tender voice echoes my name Softly reminding, I AM the healer of pain. Why carry bags heavily laden Look at freedom so patiently waiting Burdens are not yours bear Son stands ready to receive Read More