The Multitude

Where is the Goodness? Where is the Hope? I look all around. Where has it gone? I see it in the multitude of flowers I see it in the quiet waters But in man, I see chaos and disfunction So I choose the flowers and quiet waters.

Reach for the Sky

Can you hear me down here below? You’re so high! How can I possibly reach into the sky? It’s a bit dark and lonely down here, you know? Wouldn’t a heavenly place be more fit? No danger, no fear, nor any tears. Awaiting the day, My Dear. Praying that I don’t sink in fear; Believe,Continue reading “Reach for the Sky”

Dark Lonely Afraid

Why so lonely my child? All the bad feelings parade around. Where can salvation from this be found? Or do I find a home in this frightful grave? I just can’t seem to find the way. I go from here to there still hurt and battered and afraid. There seems no salvation from this awfulContinue reading “Dark Lonely Afraid”

Poetry: Stepping Out on the Water

Haunting Fear Creeps at the door Seeps through every crevice Deep down dark below. Weighing down Like a blanket of darkness Covering every glimmer Blocking light and glow. Why must you persist? Why must you keep knocking? Darkness, be gone! I’m done with your haunting. Circumstances keep coming Your Love never fails Faith in Hell?Continue reading “Poetry: Stepping Out on the Water”

Longing to be Filled

My cup is empty My hands spread out Knees on the ground Head lifted high. Selah Waiting for your presence Found wanting fullness in life Yearning for You by my side Fill this starving heart of mine. Selah I look past the Atlantic horizon Over the great Rocky Mountain divide Through the dense Appalachian forestContinue reading “Longing to be Filled”