Trauma
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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 -
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
