Poems – Page 22 – Another Fearless Year

October 5, 2016

Anger Gone Awry

She told me I had a right to be angry And so anger became my constant companion Thoughts of self-defense courses fled I dwelt on thoughts of revenge instead I was obsessed with Murderous meditations If I had a gun I’d shoot him If I had a...

Light Shines in the Shadows

Lurking in the shadows of my mind, of my heart Anger, hatred, fear, doubt dwell where they think they escape the light I dare not enter the shadows alone With Light in hand I reveal that which hides in the shadows of my soul ________________________ It’s...

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September 22, 2016

Missing You

It never leaves the pain, the heartache of losing one so dear Or one who should have been dear but for youth and shame that kept me from truly knowing and being known by you I hid so much from you I didn’t let you...

Poetry Comments: 34

September 20, 2016

Safety of Your Wing

Here in the shadow of Your wing I am safe Safe to rejoice Safe to weep and mourn Here in the shadow of Your wing I am secure Secure in my future Secure from the former things Here in the shadow of Your wing I will rest Rest...

Poetry Comments: 23

September 15, 2016

Gospel Clerihews

The apostle John dropped his nets at dawn followed Jesus with the ten all became fishers of men ********* Simon’s son Judas by his betrayal showed us it’s not enough to meet God if a different path we trod ********* Today’s Form for All prompt...

Poetry Comments: 26

September 12, 2016

Read to the End

My life’s an open book pages torn, stained with tears and blood Come read who I am see where I’ve been get lost in my painful life But don’t put my book down until you’ve reached the end where you’ll find grace and redemption _______________________________________ It’s...

Poetry Comments: 42

September 8, 2016

Endless Roller Coaster

It occurred to me the other day that I’m on a roller coaster ride The Cyclone on Coney Island perhaps or Goliath at Six Flags I chug up the hill on encouragements Your story needs to be told You are such a good writer I...

Poetry Comments: 24

August 31, 2016

I Am the Moon

I am the moon shining the light of the sun into a dark world Some nights I shine exquisitely bright Tonight I wane keeping the light to myself I need it all to survive for now But fear not I shall wax again ___________________________ For...

Poetry Comments: 12

August 29, 2016

Dying Leaves

Green leaves burst forth heralding spring, summer to come Basking in sun amidst blooms bright pink, yellow, orange Magnificent beauty Abundant life It never lasts long enough Tears fall as blooms fade Leaves turn red, then brown Crisply dying on the ground Winter follows ___________________________________...

Poetry Comments: 22

August 19, 2016

My Story in 44 Words

Another poem written during my coaching class with Sarah Thebarge. —– My Story – A Quadrille They stole my innocence, my peace Left me powerless, without any choice Pain buried in alcohol, drugs, academic success Unhealed pain, despair, darkness never leave, never will God calls...

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Another Fearless Year

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Anger Gone Awry

Light Shines in the Shadows

Missing You

Safety of Your Wing

Gospel Clerihews

Read to the End

Endless Roller Coaster

I Am the Moon

Dying Leaves

My Story in 44 Words

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