Devin Hogg

Poem: Battle On

The dark surrounds my soulEngulfs my heartFills my mind with murky cloud.It circles inCloses inAnd my mind screams.Trapped and desperateBut the core of me remains untouched.A burning bright lightGrowing smaller and smallerBut refusing to go out.And as I cryParalyzed and weepingThe Lord puts His strength in me.I rally myselfResolve to stand firmThe Lord stands besideContinue reading “Poem: Battle On”

Poem: She Is Amazing

She is amazing.Her heart is large enoughTo hug the world.The Spirit is close to herAnd she is wise and loving.I asked herTo be one with meShe turned me down gently.Yet though she turned me downI cannot frownFor I love her still.I will not sayI’ll always love herFor the future is not mine to know.I willContinue reading “Poem: She Is Amazing”

Poem: Not Alone

Pain, pain, pain.I struggle to walkMy burden is great.The wind howlsThe storm ragesI grow weary.My voice cries outIn breathtaking despairTears flow down my cheeks.My steps grow slow and heavyFor love of friends and family.I ask for strength and guidanceIt is granted to me.Light shines inBanishes the darkFor a time I am who I was madeContinue reading “Poem: Not Alone”

Poem: Jealous Heart

Oh jealous heart of mineYou are too filled with fearBitterness defines youAnd makes me feel despair.Oh jealous heart of mineLet go your bitter fearFor you know notThe end of things.Oh jealous heart of mineIt is time to trustKnow that things will work outAnd that she knows her heart.Oh jealous heart of mineSlow your restless paceFeelContinue reading “Poem: Jealous Heart”

Poem: What Lies Ahead

As I walked In quiet communion I asked the Lord What lay ahead for me “You will face great pain” The Lord answered quietly “And great troubles A hard road is meant for you A road with few signposts And oft you will be lost and confused Sacrifices you will be asked to make AContinue reading “Poem: What Lies Ahead”

Poem: Time To Bide

What do you do Oh, what to do When all choices seem wrong When all roads seem troubled When all lines are blurred And darkness clouds your vision Oh, I cry out In desperate hope For someone to shine a light “Free me from my chains” I plead “I wish to cause no harm WhatContinue reading “Poem: Time To Bide”

Poem: Tired Young Man

His eyes are old His face is young His bones feel weary He’s been fighting too long His years on this earth have been short His heart is darkened By his shadow side The one that whispers Doubts and fears And promises of repercussions All day long His soul contains A knowledge deep Of purposeContinue reading “Poem: Tired Young Man”

Poem: Frozen Heart

Cold, cold, cold Winter winds blow Snow swirls White wet cold coats all The chill outside Pales against The chill inside My heart is frozen Colored blue And filled with frost-bitten pain As I face the world alone I long for someone To share my demons with To remind me not all is struggle ToContinue reading “Poem: Frozen Heart”

Poem: Brothers, Dear

You may put me down Spin me around Break my backbone Undermine the ground That I’m standing on Crack jokes at my expense Mock me and scorn me Constantly examine me Aggressively question me But I warn you now I’m not as weak As you seem to think I’m not the fool That you thinkContinue reading “Poem: Brothers, Dear”

Poem: My Path Now

I know My purpose now My feelings clear My struggle resolved Though it will Be hard to walk The road is marked And lined with love And if I despair Or shy in fear Stumble in the dark You will be there To shine the light To pick me up Once again So I amContinue reading “Poem: My Path Now”