Poetry
Manna for Today
(Click here to download this poem as a PDF file) Stretching my tingly feet side to sideCrusty eyes open at the breath of dawnI moan and groan, forcing faith’s whisper:I’ll rejoice, Lord, after I yawn Rejoicing comes easy when the…
An Easter Reflection: Considering Jesus
Reclined in a worn-out heapWrestling with the me that needs to fleeTo find the fullness of Life… I hear the Spirit’s voiceUrging me onDo not grow weary in doing goodDo not let your heart be troubled Tear-stained eyes look up…
Floating on a Sea of Sorrows
Floating on a sea of sorrowsWaves toss my broken heartLike a mute rag doll, still afloat The tears fallAs though the rain itself, cascadingFrom the wounds within my mess I hear the trumpet cry of victory in the distance I…
Another Silent Night
Click HERE for a free PDF copy of this poem, my gift to you this Christmas! Christmas bulbs are twinklingSomewhat merry and brightAs I stare outside my windowOn another silent night The daily hustle’s fadedThe tots are off to sleepStill…
Finding Freedom
The arrows sunk deepPiercing my heart with words of death. When set to steal, kill, and destroy is there hope for joy? My strength fails!Trembling to stand…Aching to breathe… I cry out in faithComplicated by unruly emotion and physical distress.…
From Faltering to Faith
She stands in the sunlight smilingDelighting herself in the LordHelmet on, belt and breastplate fastenedShield clasped, swinging her sword The sword breathes out words of His love for herConfident assurance breeding unspeakable joyShe whistles along to the heavenly songUnaware of…
Waiting and Secure: An Encouraging Word for Toiling Pilgrims
“I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my…
The Waiting
Resting in the shade of the gardenI’ve come with a burden so great But here, as I lay it all down at the cross On the Lord I will patientlyWait… Sitting upright under the crab apple treeI question how joy…
Protected: She Cries: A Mother’s Heart
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A Holy Moment for a Heavy Heart
The silent scream vibrates off my larynxThe earth shakesBut no one seesNo one hears AloneThe stubborn staccato of my heartbeat betrays meAnd unvoiced anguish spills over Puddles of salty disgraceLittering the table top as I sitAnd tremble I look for…
