I life my hands
and give you You praise.
I raise my voice
and sing Your name.

You are everything to me
and I'm everything to you.
You are everything I need.
I just want to worship You.

I lay myself
at your feet.
I cry my eyes,
you are all I need.

I hear Your voice
and I am brand new,
and even still
I just want to worship You.

Blood stained the ground,
thunder made a crashing sound.
His body torn with skin ripped
all the wounds sore from being whipped.

Love was found in that blood
which seeped in our souls from the mud.
The rain stopped as His body taken away.
No other moment measured like on that day.

That love in that blood carried to the tomb
and broke the rock with a giant boom.
Light struck everywhere to the sky,
but this was not His last goodbye...

her words shattered
because she has no voice.
her opinion doesn't matter
she has no choice.

her life forsaken
taken away from the world.
no one wants to hear you
because you are a girl.

her mind full of ideas
but she doesn't want a riot.
she keeps her ideas to herself,
the world wants her to be quiet.

She shivers in her jean jacket,
both nervous and cold.
Her first time on her first date,
and she not sure what is to be told.

She looks to him,
black hair, brown eyes, broad shoulders.
He turns to her, she blushes
and her feet become colder.

He stops, and she stops with him.
He smiles at her and leans in.
He grabs her face for a gentle kiss,
and their relationship begins.

After many years of marriage,
they walk slower on this same spot.
Now in a cardigan not nervous at all,
not a fearful care or thought.

She now looks at him
with her wrinkled smile and face.
She kisses his soft lips like before
in their falling in love place.

Her petite body sat on the bench.
She waited for mother to be done.
As her mother picked all pretty flowers,
she sat patiently glazing at each one.

Her white dress glimmered
with her rosy red matching the flowers.
Her thoughts and imagination
grew within the second hour.

Soon interrupted in her thinking
came a small, soft ball of fur.
Its ears perked as it rubbed her dress
and soon began to purr.

Her small, smooth hand
brushed lightly against the kitty.
Her fur was quite warm and mellow,
and her sunshine eyes were so pretty.

Mother was now done,
and the girl took her new furry cat.
She grabbed her mother's hand,
and they carried the blossoms back.

You can cut off my hands
and I will feel less pain.
You can stab my heart
and it will feel the same.
There is no pain like
losing someone you love.
Knowing time is short
and it is never enough.
My heart is lost without you,
not a beat, not a flip,
and everyday you will be
the one I will truly miss.

At sunrise,
our eyes meet.
At sunrise,
sand tickles our feet.

At sunrise,
I embrace your hand.
At sunrise,
our love is so grand.

At sunrise,
we lay on the beach.
At sunrise,
the sun is a shade of peach.

At sunrise,
we watch together.
At sunrise,
and onward our lives forever.

in a dark forest
creaky branches rumble,
her heart beats heavily,
every step she stumbles.

her bare feet beaten
for how lost she became,
every step and every path
were all just the same.

blood streamed down
and roads too far from start,
her feet were lost,
but especially her heart.

She lay in the soft green grasses
surrounded by shady, shabby trees.
She closes her eyes and hears
the sounds of the forest.
Her heart beats with the rays of the sun
shimmering over her blonde hair.
She opens her eyes to fern vines
hanging above on the trees.
Her eyes intake all of nature.
All the greens and many colors.
She smiles and enjoys the day
in the forest exploring.

Every moment they spent together.
They had deep conversations,
fun trips, and great changes,
but their love was forever.

One day forever was gone
when an accident occurred.
Time was worthless,
his body wasn't strong.

She grasped his hand
and he squeezed one last time.
She felt the last bit of strength
of her sickly man.

Tears rushed like a waterfall.
Her face so red she couldn't breathe.
She wasn't ready for this,
but whoever is at all?

Her heart carried him inside.
She didn't want to let go,
but one day she knew
it was time to say goodbye

Such a peaceful night.
Fireflies flaring around the gloom.
The moon glitters
as the twilight flowers bloom.

She lays quietly
and listens to the crickets chirp.
Soft sounds echo in her ears
and nothing can disturb.

Light shimmers on her blue dress
and reflect on her cerise hair.
The stillness keeps her at ease
not a strain, not a care.

She breathes the misty air
of this perfect, breezy night.
She opens her blueberry eyes
at this refulgent, shining light.

This step was the hardest,
but she did what she could.
She felt she couldn't do this
as much as she should.

Every waking moment
she couldn't get it off her mind.
She curled up in her bed
just to pass time.

She now felt alone
and she had no one.
She knew though
this had to be done.

Her mind thought with her heart,
but she felt that was wrong.
She knew hurt would take time
and soon she would be strong.

Each day she did a little
to get herself back up.
She wasn't there yet,
but she was strong enough.

When tears stream down,
He was there.
He gave her a reason to smile.
A reason to care.

She was carried on His shoulder
and seated on His lap.
Her little body shook
as He made her laugh.

When real life kicked in
with her real dad.
She went to her heavenly father
for this was the real one she had.

your smile,
your face
can brighten
any day
of someone
in need

all you ever
have to do
is be beautiful,
be you,
and believe.

Drops
drops of water
run down my face
from my eyes.
I can taste the salts
as my eyes burn
and my heart aches
and my spirit dies.
Pain
pain of sorrow
flows through
my tired body.
I can't feel anything
but bitter pain
surrounding
the inside of me.

Like a child on Christmas day,
like paint to an artist,
like crashing waves on the bay
like notes to a harpist.

A joy so transforming
Sweeping you off your seat.
It's so heartwarming
causing saltate to your feet.

God is restoring your life
with pure elation.
Impacting your inside
making joy the foundation.

Darkness surrounded her.
Her path ceded into a tunnel.
A tunnel of obscurity.
Every step was a struggle.

Her eyes brewed with tears
and her heart ached with fear.
No one could see her tears
and no one cared to hear.

She looked up at the darkness
and cried out to God.
She choked on her tears
and her voice was weary and flawed.

Soon a light commenced
and filled the tunnel with light.
Her path glowed with radiance
and her steps were bright.

He grabbed her face
and took her breath away.
The soft tips of his lips
made her sway.

His dark eyes spoke
in that fast yet slow moment.
She glared at him
with her smile growing.

Nothing else mattered.
It seemed like no one else was there.
She couldn't think of anything
not a burden, not a care.

Her heart fluttered and flip-flopped.
She couldn't believe this.
She sighed with ease
savoring her first kiss.

Every bump she felt
brought her closer to her destination.
She drew a deep breath
as she left the bus station.

She looked out the window
to the things she knew.
Everything would be different
all with a changed view.

As the bus departed
all became smaller and smaller.
The colors became bleak
and the bus walls grew taller.

She knew it was to leave
for it was her time.
These next life steps
she was ready to climb.

A secret place
but only to you.
Such peace
will break through.
A giant mass
full of the skies' tears.
Waves and ripples
echo in your ears.
Breathe the lake's aroma
and taste the salt.
Enjoy God's creation
from Heaven's water vault.
Peace surrounds
every rock, every view
around the land
and around you.

When I woke up, you were not there.
I lay in my bed
reminiscing memories
twirling in my head.

I miss you already.
I miss your laugh, your smile
Counting the days,
but that seems like awhile.

I wish time would go faster
so I don't have to wait.
I know we are forever.
This is fate.

Flowers have thorns.
Hearts have pain.
Life has storms
and the sky will rain.

Objects have sharp ends.
Mind has sad thoughts.
Healing takes time to mend
no matter how hard the shot.

Everything may hurt
but it can be beautiful.
We may be covered in dirt
but pure is our soul.

She walks in the streets
with her heart bruised and broken.
Her heart is bound with repulsive beats
and no words from her mouth can be spoken.

Her life is an utter mess
of repetitive problems she can't fix.
Too much heartache and bounding stress
overlaps on her body as the clock ticks.

No tears can come in her eyes
for she feels she can't be weak
but at the altar those tears come to a great size
and through those tears God hears her speak.

After that long cry,
her heart feels energized and relieved.
She gazes to God up high
and soon she knew and believed.

Write from your soul.
Do what your heart desires.
Your heart will be full
and your passion will be on fire.

You can do anything
if you put in your heart and soul.
Whatever it may bring,
you will be refreshed and whole.

So take a risk in your penning.
You never know what you may write.
You may be a blessing
to someone's cold restless night.

her heart grows
like branches
of a tree.
flowers so
dainty
sprouting
ever so free.
love builds
such a
strong root.
her heart
is filled
so much
and it's
growing
the most
beautiful fruit.

Deep in thought

she questions everything.

Wondering every question

her heart begins to swinge.



Her mind is boggled

as she sits on her swing.

Trusting the vines

that are holding up by a string.



If only her beauty

could change what's within,

If her swing can oscillate,

then why can't her heart swing?

Her heart
f l u t t e r e d
like a
b u t t e r f l y
with
large
colorful
w i n g s...

Just a few pleasant words
can make someone's day.
A compliment or smile
can impact in so many ways.

Take some time today
and throughout this week
to make someone's day
and to be kind and meek.

Passionate about the Lord.
She asked of Him for more.
A passion so daunting.
More of a need
not a wanting.

She prayed every night
for her lucent light.
Shining like a vivid gloss,
thanking Him so promptly
for carrying such a heavy cross.

She testified her beauty in a pure way,
appreciating God's beauty every day.
She knows God can beautify,
She knows He is beautiful,
then so am I.

underwater

I drown.

underwater

  no sound



deep in troubles

  I try to muster a grin

deep in troubles

  I try not to sink in



no matter the depth

  I'll make it to dry land

no matter the depth

  I know that I can

Come here, child.
I know it's been a while
since you haven't felt me,
but I will never leave.

I have stayed in your heart
even if we feel apart.
No need to grieve,
for I will never leave.

I am always here.
I will never disappear.
What a love we weave
because I will never leave

Flowers are blooming
and the grass is green.
The sky is vibrant blue
, and the trees are lean.

A beautiful day it is
for spring is here.
The sun is shining,.
and the air is clear.

look to greater things.
let up your head
to see what it brings.
look up to the sky.
lift up your arms,
and let go and fly.

Tomorrow may be unknown,
that's why we make today last.
Enjoy your today,
and enjoy your past.

You never know when time ends.
Just live a full life of today,
just don't rush it,
do it your way.

Life is a one chance,
you never know what it may bring.
Just watch it pass by,
and explore everything.

Hearts in love,
but sometimes in pain.
The sun will shine,
but there will be rain.

Some fruit so sweet,
but some can be bitter.
Sometimes you win,
yet sometimes a quitter.

Life shows promise,
but yet sadness.
You'll have love,
then it will vanish.

Some love is forever,
and it can be quite sweet.
Some can take awhile,
and some when you meet.

Love is a beautiful thing,
even if it can hurt.
You will always love,
and it will be in your heart.

Love,
such a simple word.
Can be so much more
when it is heard.
Love,
a precious gift.
Giving us peace
and our heart a lift.
Love,
more than you can think.
When meant to be,
hearts are in sync.
Love,
will always be present.
If it true and genuine,
then it is meant.

Every story
she read
shuffled in her mind.
From when
she was little
to even this time.
Her mind
has grown
to greatest heights.
Ideas blown
from bulbs
shining the brightest lights.
Her mind
so creative
and collecting storage.
Her heart
so content
on exploring this knowledge.

She was a beautiful girl
trying to face the world
and understand life.
Reaching now for light,
searching for the stars.

Broken
like shattered glass.
Damaged,
lost in the past.

If you hold on
to this debris.
You'll stay broken
and never be free.

Let go of shards
from the hurt you had.
If you let go,
you will be glad.

Blue skies
green grasses,
golden sunrise,
umber masses.

Scarlet roses,
ivory clouds.
lovely aroma.
quiet sounds.

Liberty waves,
silver hills,
long days,
beautiful thrills.

Patience is key in this life.
Taking each step very slowly.
Making everything right.
Holding on to what could be

What a sweet kitty.
So cute and so pretty
laying in the sun
rolling around for fun.

Her belly covered in fur
So soft when you pet her.
She blinks showing love
while the sun shines above.

Looking like she's getting a tan.
Stretching as much as she can.
So cute, it makes you smile.
Watching this kitty for a while.