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Dawn & Dusk Intro
I write poems of light and dark. From the darkness of my experience of depression to the light of my faith and hope in Jesus Christ. On some days, my poems feel like a brightening dawn. On others, like a deepening dusk. But always I hold on to the truth. That the light will overcome… Continue reading
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Graveyard
Must there always be pain In the centre of my heart? The more I dig up The more I realise it’s just the start A black hole in my soul It seems to be stretching A ripped canvas inside Torn by tortured sketching It seems my heart Is actually a graveyard Buried dreams, traumas, emotions… Continue reading
Anger, Bitterness, Christian Poetry, Depression, Emotions, Fear, God, Healing, Hope, Pain, Poetry, Redemption, Trauma, Writing -
The Past
A lament I fear the slippery slope I fear the gradual slide I fear gravity’s grip I fear what is behind Is my past attached to me? Are the chains still there? Can I escape its clutches Or more fruit will it bear? I yearn for a future Where I am free No longer looking… Continue reading
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Burning Coals
Anger in my hands Burning coals to which I hold Will I free myself from pain? Will I choose to let it go? For it is in forgiveness That I release my soul The heavy burden is relinquished And I escape the dark hole As the burned skin on my hands Slowly becomes whole It… Continue reading
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Directions
Switch off the sat nav We know better Warning signs scream But we ignore the red letters We swerve off the trail Follow our own desires We get lost in dark woods Get stuck in a mire The car judders to a halt The engine breaking down We finally break our silence And to God,… Continue reading
Christ, Christian Poetry, Depression, Emotions, Fear, God, Healing, Hope, Pain, Redemption, Trauma, Trust, Writing -
Understanding Pain
The pain in me is searing I feel it in my chest A blade of pure misery Carved from cruel intent The pain batters my mind Like waves on an isolated rock My brain shuts down It can’t take the shock But these painful hurts Are cries within me I need to listen to them… Continue reading
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Rubik’s Cube
Life is a set of problems Constantly being brought to you A kaleidoscope of spinning colours An unsolvable Rubik’s cube A sea of ever-changing variables A puzzle that fights back Getting one colour in place Puts the whole thing out of whack But in God’s hands The spinning colours fall into place Our earthly efforts… Continue reading
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Revived Dreams
Dreams die in Fear’s grip Like moulting birds in cages But there’s no dream God can’t bring to life But we do have to be courageous Fear melts in Boldness’ advance But remember it happens in stages Fear tries to have the last word But Bravery adds in new pages Continue reading
Anxiety, Christian Poetry, Depression, Emotions, Fear, God, Healing, Hope, Pain, Poetry, Redemption, Writing -
Close The Door
A lament Close the door Turn off the lights Snuff the candles And embrace the night Tear down the lampposts Crack each light Break the lanterns Let the darkness inside Let no joy be heard Let laughter be banned Twist every hint of a smile Into the deepest of frowns No jokes, only tragedy No… Continue reading
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Pain
I feel an emptiness Lying deep inside My soul has been ripped out By the brutality of the fight Feelings have had to be cast aside So I can stay afloat My perspective narrowed So on the pain, I don’t choke I have had no time To acknowledge my scars No time to process The… Continue reading
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Bitter Gall
You make me drink the bitter gall It’s poison to my soul You drain life of its goodness Bury me in a deep hole You show me only sadness When there is joy to be found You rain down torrents of misery Weigh me down to the ground But your filter’s faulty It shows me… Continue reading
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