Author Archives: Devin Hogg

I bruise I weary I stumble I fall Darkness surrounds me Cold loneliness engulfs me I wallow in the dark Flailing Blinded by my despair I scream I shout I whisper I pray I breathe Time and space spin round I rise A light shines It guides me on Joy and love embrace me PeaceContinue reading “Poem: Rise”

I have a darkness in my heart It clouds my senses Blocks my light I pretend I do not care In truth I fill with bitter pain I struggle to find my way Though every path be filled with loss Only duty keeps me moving on I strive to fulfill my oath To serve theContinue reading “Poem: Darkness In My Heart”

When I die Light the flame Build the fire high Give me the death of a king Free my soul From this damned body That hindered me so When I die Mourn me not Let the light guide And the heat warm As I soar with Her Across the heavens

What is the price I pay For following my heart? Is my destiny filled with pain Loneliness among these stars? Am I to spend m life alone Adrift in this black sea? Should I take comfort In being there For those I love And who I hope love me? Is this the price For swearingContinue reading “Poem: The Price I Pay”

When I meet God I will not bow my head in shame Come forth bowing and scraping Singing false praises Muttering pretty nothings When I meet God I will come with head held high Baring heart and soul I will speak all that Is in my heart to say On the day that I meetContinue reading “Poem: When I Meet God”

As I walked through the night Moon high in the sky My heart ached With lonely pain I cried out To heavens most high “Why have I been chosen For lonely destiny Forever apart Forever marked Why can’t I know The most beautiful union” A voice answered me “There are many ways to love YouContinue reading “Poem: Reassurance”