louie-luepke - Hello Poetry

Cold, ice cold Cloudy skies Darkness Snow covered ground Lifelessness all around me Then the sun breaks through One little ray of light Revealing a beautiful little flower A speck of life That has pushed it's way up Through the icy cover of death A burst of color that's been there all along Right in front of me this whole time Unknown to me until the light broke through Like it was meant to be Meant for me A little flower that has fought it's way to life You are this flower Right under my nose But I was too engulfed in my own despair to notice Now I see though That I have been waiting for you And you have been waiting for me.

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Dec 30, 2012

Dec 30, 2012 at 1:26 AM UTC

One Little Flower

Cold, ice cold Cloudy skies Darkness Snow covered ground Lifelessness all around me Then the sun breaks through One little ray of light Revealing a beautiful little flower A speck of life That has pushed it's way up Through the icy cover of death A burst of color that's been there all along Right in front of me this whole time Unknown to me until the light broke through Like it was meant to be Meant for me A little flower that has fought it's way to life You are this flower Right under my nose But I was too engulfed in my own despair to notice Now I see though That I have been waiting for you And you have been waiting for me.

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Darkness has become my world It is all that I'm used to It has made me lonely and cold Longing for a door to run through A door I cannot find One I am unable to open Haunting my mind With nothing to put my hope in I realize my eyes are shut I slowly open them Looking, but for what? Searching with all that I am I see a light Just a crack Something so slight On the darkness I turn my back Toward it I stumble Finally I reach it A prayer I mumble It only seemed fit I open the door And there you stood I am lost no more I've come out of the wood Hope floods my soul Hope in life and in love Burning like a lit coal A gift from above Light shines all around As I step outside My feet on solid ground With you I now stride You show me a path One narrow and true Joyfully I laugh To the darkness I bid adieu

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Nov 15, 2012

Nov 15, 2012 at 1:38 AM UTC

Darkness

Darkness has become my world It is all that I'm used to It has made me lonely and cold Longing for a door to run through A door I cannot find One I am unable to open Haunting my mind With nothing to put my hope in I realize my eyes are shut I slowly open them Looking, but for what? Searching with all that I am I see a light Just a crack Something so slight On the darkness I turn my back Toward it I stumble Finally I reach it A prayer I mumble It only seemed fit I open the door And there you stood I am lost no more I've come out of the wood Hope floods my soul Hope in life and in love Burning like a lit coal A gift from above Light shines all around As I step outside My feet on solid ground With you I now stride You show me a path One narrow and true Joyfully I laugh To the darkness I bid adieu

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I see clearly now that grace is not a human attribute. If any is shown by man its only source is the divine. The people whom I've trusted no longer have faith in me. Because of one mistake I have been tossed aside. While I try and move forward they hold me back. Reminding me of my failures. Chaining me to them like a prisoner. Never letting me get away. Always holding me back. I used to be at their right hand. But now they strike me with their left. Not physical blows but blows to my heart. My hope in them has failed. Just as their faith in me has disappeared. My only hope and escape is in the cross. For just as I receive no grace I desire to give none. Again reminding me that grace is not a human attribute. But because of the cross I can extend grace where none is deserved. I only am capable of this because my hope is not in man but in God. He gives me the strength to carry on. He holds the keys to my chains. He frees me from my sins. Man is no longer sure of my abilities. But I am. God is. He sets my path before me and leads me through the valley. For grace is not a human quality but only an outpouring of the divine.

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Sep 6, 2012

Sep 6, 2012 at 11:10 PM UTC

Grace

I see clearly now that grace is not a human attribute. If any is shown by man its only source is the divine. The people whom I've trusted no longer have faith in me. Because of one mistake I have been tossed aside. While I try and move forward they hold me back. Reminding me of my failures. Chaining me to them like a prisoner. Never letting me get away. Always holding me back. I used to be at their right hand. But now they strike me with their left. Not physical blows but blows to my heart. My hope in them has failed. Just as their faith in me has disappeared. My only hope and escape is in the cross. For just as I receive no grace I desire to give none. Again reminding me that grace is not a human attribute. But because of the cross I can extend grace where none is deserved. I only am capable of this because my hope is not in man but in God. He gives me the strength to carry on. He holds the keys to my chains. He frees me from my sins. Man is no longer sure of my abilities. But I am. God is. He sets my path before me and leads me through the valley. For grace is not a human quality but only an outpouring of the divine.

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The sky is dark and gloomy, the air thick hot and most. The only sound that reaches my ears is that of the rain falling softly around me. My only shelter is this old tree under which I sit. It's wide branches and leaves are my only protection from the tears that fall from the sky. it's thick and sturdy trunck guards my back. Oh old and wise tree what would you say if you could speak? What secrets do your roots hold? Perhaps stories of men such as myself searching for shelter. Or of lovers basking in your shade to dodge the heat of the summer sun. Or perhaps more dreadful things, of life and love lost. Have any hung from your branches? What terrible sights have you seen? Wake o wise tree and share your stories with me. Pass on your knowledge and wisdom. Tell of all the changes you have seen whilst you stood guard of so many years. Speak of your brothers that have fallen or been fell to build homes or fires to keep men warm. None of these seem to be a fitting end for such a noble being. But the tree cannot speak, even if it did I do not know if I would like the things it would say to me. Might it ridicule me for the destruction that my species has caused? Or might it thank me for not cutting it down? For not tearing it's limbs apart. Does it enjoy my company or does it loathe my presence? Either way it cannot say. Thank you tree for your company an your shelter but I must be on my way and continue my journey. Perhaps our paths will meet again someday and I may sit under your branches for a brief rest from life's many troubles.

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Aug 13, 2012

Aug 13, 2012 at 7:35 PM UTC

Old Tree

The sky is dark and gloomy, the air thick hot and most. The only sound that reaches my ears is that of the rain falling softly around me. My only shelter is this old tree under which I sit. It's wide branches and leaves are my only protection from the tears that fall from the sky. it's thick and sturdy trunck guards my back. Oh old and wise tree what would you say if you could speak? What secrets do your roots hold? Perhaps stories of men such as myself searching for shelter. Or of lovers basking in your shade to dodge the heat of the summer sun. Or perhaps more dreadful things, of life and love lost. Have any hung from your branches? What terrible sights have you seen? Wake o wise tree and share your stories with me. Pass on your knowledge and wisdom. Tell of all the changes you have seen whilst you stood guard of so many years. Speak of your brothers that have fallen or been fell to build homes or fires to keep men warm. None of these seem to be a fitting end for such a noble being. But the tree cannot speak, even if it did I do not know if I would like the things it would say to me. Might it ridicule me for the destruction that my species has caused? Or might it thank me for not cutting it down? For not tearing it's limbs apart. Does it enjoy my company or does it loathe my presence? Either way it cannot say. Thank you tree for your company an your shelter but I must be on my way and continue my journey. Perhaps our paths will meet again someday and I may sit under your branches for a brief rest from life's many troubles.

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You think after so long The pain would be gone I know you're home with the Father But I can't say the same for another Is my sorrow for my own loss? Or for others who have lost? For I have hope, but they have none But who's to really say till judgment day has come Openly I weep, I don't care who sees Out in the open my grief brings me to my knees Some day I will see you again So I'll press on until then I wish you were still here But I celebrate that you are there Where angela tread and saints sing "Hosanna in the highest" "Glory to the King" How beautiful it must be But I wish you were here with me One day you will meet me a the gates On the day that decides our fates On the day my body goes to the grave When my spirit soars and my soul is saved Once again we will meet And I'll cast my crown at the Fathers feet Then we will embrace, before any other A child reunited with his mother.

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Jul 16, 2012

Jul 16, 2012 at 12:51 AM UTC

Death

You think after so long The pain would be gone I know you're home with the Father But I can't say the same for another Is my sorrow for my own loss? Or for others who have lost? For I have hope, but they have none But who's to really say till judgment day has come Openly I weep, I don't care who sees Out in the open my grief brings me to my knees Some day I will see you again So I'll press on until then I wish you were still here But I celebrate that you are there Where angela tread and saints sing "Hosanna in the highest" "Glory to the King" How beautiful it must be But I wish you were here with me One day you will meet me a the gates On the day that decides our fates On the day my body goes to the grave When my spirit soars and my soul is saved Once again we will meet And I'll cast my crown at the Fathers feet Then we will embrace, before any other A child reunited with his mother.

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Im at a crossroads Not sure which way to go What lies ahead, who knows? I feel like a ship tossed to and fro Death around one corner Life around the other To this world I'm a foreigner In this land I have no father Which way to go? What would You have me do? Tell me, for I don't know Direct me Lord I need to hear from you.

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Jul 16, 2012

Jul 16, 2012 at 12:43 AM UTC

Crossroads

Im at a crossroads Not sure which way to go What lies ahead, who knows? I feel like a ship tossed to and fro Death around one corner Life around the other To this world I'm a foreigner In this land I have no father Which way to go? What would You have me do? Tell me, for I don't know Direct me Lord I need to hear from you.

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As I flip through the Scripture It paints a beautiful picture Of God and how amazing He is Listen! To how crazy this is! All I can do is stand in awe! Did I say stand? I meant fall to my knees! Cause when I look at the trees Look at the birds Look at the bees Look at creation Nothing but pure adoration Cause God's so big that He made the stars Yet He loved us enough to humble Himself to bear our scars How can I think my failures are to big for Him? He, who is stronger than the wind! And still He loves us, yes each one And He won't stop till His work is done No, I won't stop till His work is done.

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Jun 16, 2012

Jun 16, 2012 at 10:06 PM UTC

Adoration

As I flip through the Scripture It paints a beautiful picture Of God and how amazing He is Listen! To how crazy this is! All I can do is stand in awe! Did I say stand? I meant fall to my knees! Cause when I look at the trees Look at the birds Look at the bees Look at creation Nothing but pure adoration Cause God's so big that He made the stars Yet He loved us enough to humble Himself to bear our scars How can I think my failures are to big for Him? He, who is stronger than the wind! And still He loves us, yes each one And He won't stop till His work is done No, I won't stop till His work is done.

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I can hear the enemy pounding at the door of my heart Scratching, clawing, tearing at it, trying to get in I see the the darkness closing in all around me Suffocating me, pushing me towards the brink of destruction I hear the enemy in my head, whispering in my ear Telling me I'm no good, I am unclean, I am nothing I see the people falling, being consumed by the devil Falling into the awaiting jaws of the beast I hear the lies being spewed like ***** in every direction I see a nation being led astray I hear the enemy I see death But Wait! I hear the enemy turn and run! Scrambling, crying, screaming to get away I see the light bursting forth Pushing me towards salvation I hear the Lord in my head, declaring triumphantly Telling me that I am great, I am blameless in Christ, I am everything to Him I see the Chosen rising up, being protected by God Diving into his loving arms and His sea of grace I hear the Truth being proclaimed loudly in the streets I see a generation seeking God I hear the Lord I see life

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Jun 16, 2012

Jun 16, 2012 at 9:58 PM UTC

Desperation/Hope

I can hear the enemy pounding at the door of my heart Scratching, clawing, tearing at it, trying to get in I see the the darkness closing in all around me Suffocating me, pushing me towards the brink of destruction I hear the enemy in my head, whispering in my ear Telling me I'm no good, I am unclean, I am nothing I see the people falling, being consumed by the devil Falling into the awaiting jaws of the beast I hear the lies being spewed like ***** in every direction I see a nation being led astray I hear the enemy I see death But Wait! I hear the enemy turn and run! Scrambling, crying, screaming to get away I see the light bursting forth Pushing me towards salvation I hear the Lord in my head, declaring triumphantly Telling me that I am great, I am blameless in Christ, I am everything to Him I see the Chosen rising up, being protected by God Diving into his loving arms and His sea of grace I hear the Truth being proclaimed loudly in the streets I see a generation seeking God I hear the Lord I see life

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My own mind torments me awake at night My own flesh wages war against the Spirit inside me. My past eclipses my future I cry out to heaven but there is no response God has not forsaken me though No, I have forsaken Him My heart and soul long for His presence My flesh runs from His Truth My heart desires His love But my actions spit on His bloodied face My will is to do His work But my nature curses His name If actions speak louder than words am I truly His follower? If faith without works is dead than what is works without faith? I long for a miracle but do I believe it will come? Is my faith bold and secure? Or like a ship tossed about on a stormy sea? Is it unwavering? Or like a sapling fighting the wind? I am not worthy to be called a Child of God I am like trash in the sight of the Almighty There is nothing I can do to make myself worthy In Christ alone I find my redemption In Christ alone I am made clean Even though I deny Him daily His love for me never changes Jesus! Make me clean! Rescue me from my afflictions! Stand before my accusers and declare me blameless! Renew my weary spirit Refresh my strength so that I may do great things in your name Let all I do be for your glory Guide all of my steps Sharpen my mind Make me aware of the enemies many traps Lead me out of suffering and into your arms Replace my anxiety with peace And my sorrow with joy Remember me on the day of judgment Declare me righteous Usher me into your presence for all eternity! So that I may worship you forever and be made complete by your love! Amen

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Jun 16, 2012

Jun 16, 2012 at 9:56 PM UTC

Conflicts of my Mind

My own mind torments me awake at night My own flesh wages war against the Spirit inside me. My past eclipses my future I cry out to heaven but there is no response God has not forsaken me though No, I have forsaken Him My heart and soul long for His presence My flesh runs from His Truth My heart desires His love But my actions spit on His bloodied face My will is to do His work But my nature curses His name If actions speak louder than words am I truly His follower? If faith without works is dead than what is works without faith? I long for a miracle but do I believe it will come? Is my faith bold and secure? Or like a ship tossed about on a stormy sea? Is it unwavering? Or like a sapling fighting the wind? I am not worthy to be called a Child of God I am like trash in the sight of the Almighty There is nothing I can do to make myself worthy In Christ alone I find my redemption In Christ alone I am made clean Even though I deny Him daily His love for me never changes Jesus! Make me clean! Rescue me from my afflictions! Stand before my accusers and declare me blameless! Renew my weary spirit Refresh my strength so that I may do great things in your name Let all I do be for your glory Guide all of my steps Sharpen my mind Make me aware of the enemies many traps Lead me out of suffering and into your arms Replace my anxiety with peace And my sorrow with joy Remember me on the day of judgment Declare me righteous Usher me into your presence for all eternity! So that I may worship you forever and be made complete by your love! Amen

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Lord, I am lost and can't find myself, My true self is somewhere walking your straight and narrow path, But here I am like a scared little boy lost in the woods with no way out. The wolves closing in around him, around me. Every now and then I catch a glimps of who I'm supposed to be, Then like a dream it is gone and I'm left with the version of myself which I hate. Help! Show me the path that leads me to safety before the enemy devours me! Save me from myself! My afflictions are my own fault. Forgive me Father for I have sinned against You. My sin is like a veil that covers my eyes, So I am like a blind man trying to escape a maze. Forgive me Lord Jesus, remove the veil so that I may see you and your purpose for my life. Reveal to me your perfect will. Guide me down the path of righteousness, So that I may live my life completely for you. My ways are destructive to me and all who know me. Your ways are perfect and uplifting. Make me the man I am supposed to be. I give all to you for you are my Savior, my rescuer. All that I have is yours for all I have came from you. My heart is yours and no one elses. My body is your temple, send your Spirit to dwell in me Guide me in every move I make. Make me selfless, make me like you. Holy Spirit you are my compass and I will follow wherever you lead, Jesus I am your disciple and Father I am your child Forever and ever amen.

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Jun 16, 2012

Jun 16, 2012 at 9:53 PM UTC

Confessions of my Heart

Lord, I am lost and can't find myself, My true self is somewhere walking your straight and narrow path, But here I am like a scared little boy lost in the woods with no way out. The wolves closing in around him, around me. Every now and then I catch a glimps of who I'm supposed to be, Then like a dream it is gone and I'm left with the version of myself which I hate. Help! Show me the path that leads me to safety before the enemy devours me! Save me from myself! My afflictions are my own fault. Forgive me Father for I have sinned against You. My sin is like a veil that covers my eyes, So I am like a blind man trying to escape a maze. Forgive me Lord Jesus, remove the veil so that I may see you and your purpose for my life. Reveal to me your perfect will. Guide me down the path of righteousness, So that I may live my life completely for you. My ways are destructive to me and all who know me. Your ways are perfect and uplifting. Make me the man I am supposed to be. I give all to you for you are my Savior, my rescuer. All that I have is yours for all I have came from you. My heart is yours and no one elses. My body is your temple, send your Spirit to dwell in me Guide me in every move I make. Make me selfless, make me like you. Holy Spirit you are my compass and I will follow wherever you lead, Jesus I am your disciple and Father I am your child Forever and ever amen.

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