Poem: Emote
Emote What love deep within me burns; What fires rage and boil and turn? The throes of death cannot me keep, Nor snakes that twist and turn and creep, Nor anything but heaven above, Can keep me from my deep, … Continued
Emote What love deep within me burns; What fires rage and boil and turn? The throes of death cannot me keep, Nor snakes that twist and turn and creep, Nor anything but heaven above, Can keep me from my deep, … Continued
Again Screaming want, Burning desire. Put me out, My heart is on fire! Why do so many suitors come When I try to talk to one? Buzzing bees Swoop around a flower, All waiting for a chance. Will I be … Continued
When I wrote the mermaid song at the end of the chapter entitled Exposed, I had the tune in mind. I believe I promised to share when I got the chance. Here’s the video, sung by the very imperfect me. … Continued
A Prayer Father help me to make friends, And always to be true. Help me love and reach out to them, And find worth in myself too. Short and soulful, this prayer in poem form was something that just came … Continued
Alone Tears fall down on a bear in my lap— My only friend besides God. Mom would say I need a nap; My brother would say it’s a mood. What neither can realize Is that it’s a hurt Which I … Continued
A Psalm of Praise and Prayer I will praise you, O, my God! You lift me up in my weakness. Your yoke sets me free. Though I am being attacked on every side, You shield me with my faith in … Continued
Fragile China Doll, sitting on a shelf. Don’t pick her up, you might drop her! She wants to go home with a child; To find someone to care for her and love her. But she’s so scared . . . … Continued
The Mask I have a mask on, but no one sees; I have always worn it, so they think it’s me. When I get alone, I wish to take it off . . . But when I do, there’s nothing … Continued
Beloved Daughter Obtain your destiny. Here is your purpose: Speak forth the vision you have been given. You have been called. You have been chosen. You are so precious. Bring your color to the world. You are unique—no one else … Continued
Arise Church Star, Beacon of Light. Light your county for all to see. Holy, Father God Shines His love through you. The church arises. She shakes off the dust, And extends her hands again to the world. The gift that … Continued