As night falls innocence fades Vanished, stolen, stripped away Yesterday; unblemished, carefree Today; friend becomes enemy Trapped amidst churning hell Struggling for freedom, barricaded cell Shoulders too young this burden to bear Head hung in shame, fraught with care Battered, bruised, shaken, torn Trust misplaced, exchanged for scorn Blameless heart indelibly marked Treachery launched, poisonous Read More
The Moment
Sun beams bathe immobile form Eyes stare, lips pressed, face forlorn Swirling thoughts, quagmire of confusion ‘What is not’ causes disillusion Arms crossed protectively, warding off danger No one dare approach, friend or stranger Unwelcome solitude cloaks her shoulders Intense shudder, skin grows colder Gazing blankly at azure skies Mind asking questions; “Why? Why? Why?” Read More
Cry of the Nations
Sound penetrates the barrier, silence echoes no more Mournful voices rise, resonating from foreign shores Cries of orphans mingle, merging to thunderous roar Powerful force, intent – to detonate barricaded doors Reverberation strikes, spirit no longer immune Crumpling to knees, weeping at the melodic tune Beckoning, beckoning the widow murmurs her name Bags packed, embracing Read More
What She Left Behind
Moonlight seeps through window Illuminating sleepless form Mental images play continually Leaving him hopeless, forlorn Silent tremors slice through his being Thoughts scramble, searching for meaning Tender heart, blameless & pure Questions why hardship must be endured She once was his, belongs no more Ravaged heart seeks to settle the score What went wrong, he Read More
Work of Art
Hidden in the recesses of my heart Lie intricate pieces creating a work of art Each shape distinct, magnificently formed Requiring Your touch to completely transform My heart desires to know Your plan You destined me before time began Where shall I go? What shall I do? Grant me strength to press on through Unique Read More
Jason & Holly
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