Avoiding Dreams

comemidnightexhaustedutterly draineddown to the coreslumped in papasanspilling thoughts acrossinto laptop and keyboardwithout considering meaningor value of meandering thoughtsinfinitely expanding across the pageone dripping drivelling sad drop at timesleep would be a fine wonder to embrace contemplating the slow drag up dusty stairstrip over the broken memories haunting this housestrip naked and slip into uninviting coldContinue reading “Avoiding Dreams”

The Art of Gratitude

How do you express your gratitude? How do I express my gratitude? I prefer to express my appreciation through acts of service. I will think about what would make that person happy? I could cook their favorite meal or desert. I could help them with something they find challenging. I could make them a keepContinue reading “The Art of Gratitude”

Worries of the World

What are you most worried about for the future? What am I most worried about for the future? I worry that I will fail as a mother. I use to be afraid of the end of times. I was certain the world would end before my adulthood and many older people arpund me thought soContinue reading “Worries of the World”

Ghost Ships

I’ve seen three blue ships when there were none Sailing, drifting beneath no sun Their sails wafting, bold, unshunned Amidst the fog, yet not undone  An air of silence engulfs and stuns And looms discreetly beneath their guns They should be daunting, but I don’t run  I blink and suddenly, remains not one  I’ve seenContinue reading “Ghost Ships”

God’s Relentless Love

In ancient times, humanity rejected God, leading to damnation and disobedience. They built a tower to assert their power, forsaking their Creator. Despite their rebellion, God remained loving and called Abraham to establish a nation. Ultimately, Jesus came to save humanity, offering redemption and inviting all to join His Kingdom. God’s Relentless Love Wonderful poem.Continue reading “God’s Relentless Love”

Hope

An illusion. A mirage. Anticipation. A cause. It keeps us going and holds us back. It changes people and breaks laws. It gives meaning. It takes lives. It twists and crunches and tightens inside. A painfully sweet injection of desire. Uncontrollable. Inconsolable. Causing destruction and fire. A clock with no hands. A vision with noContinue reading “Hope”

Resonance

After a long, arduous walk, when someone looks into your eyes and recognizes you, through the labels, the ragged clothes, and pungent smell, something inside starts glowing. The breath becomes lighter, the spine stretches straighter, and the eyes soaking in more of the world. It’s a mystery where such courage comes from, but it’s oneContinue reading “Resonance”

Moonlit Skies

Sometimes I wake up early just to watch her sleep. The peaceful time just before dawn as the moon casts a glow perfectly across her face. How beautiful she looks bathed in the silver glow of the moon nestled beneath her favorite blanket. I want to touch her but know  if I do she willContinue reading “Moonlit Skies”