I glance out my windowSee them walking by.I step into the roomSee the hers with the hims.My heart stillsMy pulse quickensA stallion has stomped on my chest.A moment becomes eternityMy demons rise empowered.I do my bestTo hide the war inside.I sit alone thinkingOf all I don’t have.Cold, cold lonelinessChills my whole body.I cry my lamentContinue reading “Poem: Glimpses”
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Poem: Lost In The Dark
I am lostOn a stormy seaBarely afloat.Storms rageWind howlsCold and cruelLost in the dark. All this long yearI have been fightingDesperately tryingTo stand firm.All this long yearMy strength has been ebbingI have shed many a tear. As days grew darkerAnd the world turned colderThe blows kept on comingRelentless non-stopping.‘Til I was drowningIn grief-stricken waterBlack withContinue reading “Poem: Lost In The Dark”
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: 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: 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: How Great Is The Price?
A marked man I am Alone Even among friends Chosen For a painful destiny “How great is the price?” I ask the Lord, “How much pain must I feel Before I lay me down to rest?” And the Lord answers me, “I know your pain is great And I would this burden You didn’t haveContinue reading “Poem: How Great Is The Price?”
Poem: Peace of Soul
Lord, I am always asking “How long must I go on? How long must I fight To keep my darkness contained?” And Lord, in darkest moments I cry out to thee “Let me sleep For I am weary O Lord, let me sleep” But never do you grant This heartfelt request And always do youContinue reading “Poem: Peace of Soul”
Poem: Struggle To Rise
I struggle to rise To throw off the covers Boldly face the world Fear keeps me abed It saps my strength Clouds my mind Paralyzes my body The burden is too much I am compelled to sink Back into the dark Morning after morning I fight to wake Each time I succumb to fear IContinue reading “Poem: Struggle To Rise”