FORGIVE AND LIVE
As the summer's scorching heat
cunningly sneaks upon her victim
so subtly, that the flower is only
fleetingly aware of impending doom,
so does the predator stalk her prey.
As winter's chilling blizzard
kills all that dare knock upon her door,
not a quick death, but a gradual
depletion of mind, body, and soul,
so will the hunter slowly target, to slay.
As the autumn leaves fall
with only a gentle rustling sound as warning,
her victim struck down in total surprise
without even time to scream,
so does the sly fox upon her attack.
But just as spring brings forth
life and beauty for all to behold
by sending encouraging blossoms
and freely bestowing gentle breezes,
so will forgiveness, give life back.
DON'T LET THE SUN GO DOWN ON ME
Once upon a time, twas a little girl
Who basked in the sun every day
She thought the sun would always shine
That it would never go away
Throughout time she never pondered
If others felt its warm rays
She just assumed they were there for her
That they would always stay
Until one day there came a cloud
Big and black and eerie
Concealing her big bright shining sun
Turning the blue skies dreary
Now every day she seeks the light
And though she's growing weary
She knows her sun will shine again
This time...to be cherished, dearly
ABUNDANT LIFE
Life is the sound of laughter falling easily from our lips,
The sorrow that follows leaving us desolate,
And the smiling eyes that become visible without
For the world to hear our joy rekindled again.
Life is the song of love echoing within our hearts,
The heartbreak that follows shattering our dreams,
And the healing scars that ooze strength,
For new love to be born, thriving yet again.
Life is the spirit of freedom coursing through our veins,
The bondage that follows breaking our spirit,
And chains crumbling by sheer will power,
For the world to see liberty, flourishing again.
Life is a beautiful rose blossoming in the spring,
The thorns that follow, wilting everyone's hopes,
Jesus, replanting faith with one tiny seed,
For the world to behold His glory, once again.
I'M HUMAN
i dont always get what i want
and sometimes that leads
to being content where i am
learning to deal with
the good and the bad
the ups and the the downs
the ins and the outs
thats just life.
i dont always have the answers
and even when i do
sometimes i feel so very stupid
i guess that just means
i'm like everyone else
self-assured and insecure
literate and illiterate
thats just normal.
i dont always think before i act
and most of the time
i wish i could turn back the clock
but the battle rages on
interrupted only by sleep
mind against heart
emotion over reality
thats just truth
i dont always leap before i look
but despite my caution
there are times i fall flat on my face
broken and bruised
my sins ever before me
pleasure and pain
happiness and sorrow
thats just life
INVINCIBLE
The wind is deafening as it beats against the walls
But inside, where it's cozy and warm
There is a grave silence so deep,
the smallest sound cannot penetrate
its stillness.
The rain is heavy as it drowns everything in its sight
But inside, where it's high and dry
There is a boundary so thick,
not even tears can break through
its solid wall.
The storm is raging as it destroys all obstacles
But inside, where it's safe and secure
There is a fortress so strong,
not even the fiercest wind can split
its foundation.
FAMILY REUNION
Voices chatter and shatter the silence,
bouncing off walls with rebounding echoes
in the happenings of yesterday.
Laughter ripples across the room like waves upon the
shoreline slowly rolling in, leaving lasting
impressions in their wake.
Children at play, playing outdoor games;
running at break-neck speeds with resounding
shouts of joy in the happenings of today as
the happy chaos crashes around them like
waves tossed about on a stormy sea. Just as
fiercely, will each one form their own
special memory.
Picture a family, painting pictures of love
making little ones sit still, hopefully
until the flash, desperately praying
smiles will be in their future as time
freezes for one rare, split second. Each
individual wave creates precious memories
to be cherished forever.
OUT OF SIGHT IS NOT OUT OF MIND
Though words may go unsaid,
That doesn't mean they aren't heard;
Some of the greatest communications
Are accomplished by silence...
Though hugs may be very few,
That doesn't mean they aren't felt;
Some of the warmest hugs ever received
Come straight from the eyes...
Even if love is rarely shown,
That doesn't mean it doesn't exist;
Some of the most meaningful feelings
Are hidden within the heart...
Even if help may seem far away,
That doesn't mean it is no longer there;
Some of the rarest, sweetest gifts
Are given when least expected...
Though distance may keep us apart,
That doesn't mean you've been forgotten;
Ours is the strongest type of love
Unbroken by ties that bind...
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