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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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In the Battle

Lift up your headThough an army approaches Look to the heavens Look to where your help is See the light Piercing through the cloud Know that I am here And the two of us make a crowd Though you hold A sword and a shield I will fight this battle Make your enemies yield As… Continue reading
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Ravine Haiku

A Easter Haiku Deep ravine splits usOur aching hearts call across Your bridge made from blood Continue reading
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My Support

I am beaten but not broken Forgotten but not a nobody Beset by challenges But none have managed to stop me Jesus, You bring me to my feet Clothe me with Your mercy Your hand holds me Though I sway unsteadily Walk me step by step Don’t let go of my hand I will need… Continue reading
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Perspective

What seems like a loss now, God can use for good. I walked alone Lost in the night Candle fading And there was no other light The waves towered My belongings lost I clung to the mast And wept at the cost Now I walk in the night No longer alone God my guiding star… Continue reading
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Forecaster

Depression is a forecaster And a bad one at that It took me a while To learn this important fact He gestures dramatically At his clouds of woe Sweeping in from afar Driving out all hope Tomorrow always heralds At least some sprinkles of failure And there is always a possibility Of powerful gusts of… Continue reading
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I Will Keep On Writing

I will keep writing until they listen I will keep writing until someone hears I will keep pouring out my sorrows I will keep unpacking my fears The words won’t stop Until someone stops And pays attention The words won’t stop Until the doors are unlocked And someone enters I know of no other way… Continue reading
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Truth

Truth Sharp as a knife Remove the lies That are in my life Truth Bold as a sword Cut deception’s bonds And sever its cords Truth Open my eyes So that I may see What is truly inside Truth Ferment in my heart Become a part of me And never depart Continue reading
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Inner Storm Haiku

A haiku on anxiety Inner storm of fearCrackling lightning and thunderBut I am stronger Continue reading
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Inner Storm

Inner storm Hidden anxiety Constant torturer My sworn enemy I have felt your winds Batter my heart Stirring from slumber As soon as it gets dark I hate that feeling Of loss of control As the dark clouds gather And begin to swirl But when I sit still And let you do your worst It’s… Continue reading
