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
Liberation Awaits
The hole in my heart will not go away It grows larger with each passing day. My eyes are heavy from lack of sleep If only darkness brought welcome relief. Tossing and turning all night long Desperately searching for what I have done wrong. Sighing with deliberation as morning breaks anew Moments of contentment seem Read More
Life’s Journey
We humans are quirky creatures. We desire unconditional love and acceptance yet so few of us are actually willing to dole out these intangibles. Why is that? Why do we fight so hard for control only to be left isolated and longing for companionship? Why are we so unwilling to share our true selves with Read More
Shackled
At the center of your world her charm grew, With each day that passed she fell deeper for you. She captured your heart for who could resist Those big green eyes that sparkled with bliss? Across the world to another land, The duties of war can change a man. She went this way, you went Read More
Seeker
Gazing in the mirror not recognizing what I see, Who is this person staring back at me? Mirror, oh mirror, I dislike what I see, For this stranger is not who I intended to be. Anxiety furrows my brow, apprehension lassos my heart. All my hopes for tomorrow lie shattered in the dark. Disappointment begs Read More
Servanthood
WHOOSH! Air escapes my lungs as my mind whispers, “let it go,” “let it go,” let it go.” The task was demanded rather than requested; forced rather than chosen. Given the opportunity I might have opted for this particular path but instead the route was coerced. My selfish nature seeks reward for my great personal Read More
Alone
Standing alone in a crowded room not quite fitting in; Acquainted with everyone, friends with no one Desire to blend, unsure where to begin. Eyes roam the teeming space begging, “Won’t someone come rescue me from this lonely place?” What makes me so different, so hard to comprehend? Nothing I desire more than just to Read More