I came into the worldSmall and afraid.Had to take meForciblyFrom my mother’s womb.I am toldI was beautifulThough I cried a lotStruggled to sleep.Slow to talkSlow to walk.As I grewLearned not to trustMy own body.Grew to hate itDespise itWish it were differentSee it only as weakness.Had only a slight inklingOf the goodThe potentialIn my body.ThenSlowly butContinue reading “Poem: Learning To Love My Body”
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Poem: Walking In The Dark
I amWalking in the dark.In early daysI could not seeCould not hear.Thought I was aloneI stumbledI fellI criedIn terrorAnd pain.But thenI feltAn inner nudge.“Go this way”It seemed to say.So I took a stepThen another.As the years went onDistractions grewStorms ragedPaths diverged.I found friendsCompanions in the darkLearned more and moreTo trust the inner nudge.Learned to callContinue reading “Poem: Walking In The Dark”
Poem: Lonely For The Holidays
Night grows darkerWorld grows colder.Winter winds blowHolidays approach.Everywhere I lookI seeCouples embracingHearts warm together .Love bloomsPeople lean intoThe comfortOf another’s embrace.People kissBeneath the hanging mistletoe.Families gatherTo celebrate their children:Their accomplishments;Their progress;Their partners.How very painful it isTo be the black sheepThe marked man.No jobDeep in debt.No romanceNo love.Many are merryFor the holidaysLoving and full.I am alwaysContinue reading “Poem: Lonely For The Holidays”
Poem: Of Grief And Love
Death is following meNipping at my heels.All the past yearLosing friendsLosing family.More I fearStill to lose.My mind is trappedWeighed down by griefReplaying memoriesIn constant loop.Wonder ifAllowing a kissWould have changed an outcome.No.I made the choiceI had to makeAt that stageIn my life’s journey.As nights lengthenCold winds blowAnxiety and depressionGrow ever worse.Finances tightLong fight aheadLoneliness growsStrongerContinue reading “Poem: Of Grief And Love”
Poem: Life Without Love
The Lord says,“It’s not goodFor man to be alone”.If that’s soWhy do so manyFind me unlovable?How much longerMust I remain alone?I long for loveFor the reminderOf the light.For someone to holdTo be held.Yet all too oftenI must refrain from embracingLet goLet be.PleaseOh LordHelp me!I don’t knowHow much longerI can keep fightingFor a lifeWithout love.
Poem: Safe Through The Storm
I am lostWandering in the stormUnsure of myselfLonging for belongingFeeling only pain.Yet I knowThat life is moreChoosing than knowing.I chooseHope and faithHonour and love.Hold them constantlyIn my heart.These principles guide meThrough my path be clouded.I take each next stepKnowing the LordWill shape my endLead me trueTo whereAnd whoI’m meant to be.
Poem: When You Are Silent
Lately I’ve beenSeeking but not findingWondering what-ifAsking for guidanceNot hearing your voice.What should I doWhen my feelingsAre unclear?You remind meSubtlySoftlyThat when darknessFills the skyI can stillNavigate by stars.Trust in loveHope and faithTo guide my steps.Focus on walkingDown the path of love.KnowThat I will find you there.
Poem: Hopeless Wandering
When I am lostIn the dark.No sky to seeNo light to guide.TrappedWith my demonsIn a lonely wood.What hope is thereTo be found?How can I findMy way throughTo meadows of peaceI know exist?In those timesOf hopeless wanderingWhen all paths seem closed.When all effortsSeem in vain.I look to my coreTo my feelingsHow the Spirit guides meHow IContinue reading “Poem: Hopeless Wandering”
Poem: Across The Divide
When minds are closed;When hearts are fullOf fear and hate;When ignoranceReigns supreme;How do you reach them?How do you openMinds and hearts?How do youTeach empathy?Instill compassion?“Please Lord,”I cry,“Give me the words to speakThe stories to tellTo spread love.Grant meOh LordThe strength to overcome.The patienceTo persevere.Help meMost of allTo hold onto hopeThat I can reach them.That allContinue reading “Poem: Across The Divide”
Poem: The Candle
I have a candleBurning inside of meSteady and smallBut true.Though the winds howl;Though the rain pours;Though the storm rages;And thoughAll the forces of darknessAims to blowMy candle out:My candle burns onHolding back the dark.I long for the dayWhen love will feed the flameTransform my small candleInto a blazing sun.
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