Tag: Hope

July 19, 2019

Wondering Why

Swirling thoughts implode upon each other in a dance I can’t control though I try to refocus emotions that smother radiant heat of sun high in blue sky I wrestle with questions wondering why my life filled with memories of trauma center stage twirling mind...

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June 10, 2019

An Interrupted Cry Restored

Mary stared, blinking, at the urine-covered stick—Please, only one line—as two lines appear. She tried to imagine the child in her arms, but the impression wouldn’t jell. When far away an interrupted cry breaks her heart, she sees him clearly. She knows she loves him...

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April 26, 2019

Deep Waters

Tears and sorrow overwhelmed me day after day after week after year No relief in sight as hopelessness appeared to win and then He drew me out of deep waters Each day presents a new challenge or the same challenge never ending And I feel...

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April 24, 2019

I’m Fine?

At level 3 or 4 on the pain scale you can ignore the pain most of the time Until it’s no longer a 4 but a 5 or a 6 instead As I fight to ignore the neck pain the referred arm pain all the...

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April 22, 2019

Risen

We shout He is risen but do we understand the importance of the rising of the Son of man? Today on Easter Monday and tomorrow and the next we need not be fearful worried or perplexed Hope has risen freeing us from death’s prison ________________________________ At...

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April 16, 2019

Thoughts on Prayer

Prayer flies heaven-circling like hawk swirling on a thermal wave Prayer settles cross-laden dreams deep in the heart and soul Prayer floats water-spoken currents of faith in the Creator Prayer praises ocean-breached majesty of desert deliverance Prayer drowns tear-culled pain finding hope in the smile...

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April 15, 2019

I Predict

I’ve submitted my memoir manuscript to three publishers so far with four more planned I predict that each one will absolutely love it and offer me a contract or they will hate it and send me a form rejection email or something in between they’ll...

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April 12, 2019

I Hope

I hope that I will always wonder I hope I’ll forever love The mercy of my Savior The grace that He bestows I hope that joy will help me I hope I’ll be so kind The peace of dear Jesus The gentleness He grows

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April 11, 2019

Where I’m From

I come from eucalyptus-lined dusty dirt roads with dust devils swirling by the sun shining bright and an above-ground pool in the backyard, adjacent to the garden where carrots grow, next to dill and pickling cucumbers, purple green beans and tomatoes red and fat, and...

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April 8, 2019

My Ace in the Hole

Some days I’ve been dealt a miserable hand no matching suits nothing nearing a straight not even a pair But I’ve good cards too A queen or four Even a full house at times And always I’ve had my Ace in the Hole—Jesus ___________________________________ Today’s...

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