Forget that he’s black,With views you cannot see,His world painted by others,Telling stories that cannot be. Forget that she’s brown,That she arrived a different route,She seeks the same as you,Love and safety in pursuit. Forget that he’s white,The world dancing to his tune,Life leaning to his favor,Steeped in privilege, you assume. We need a changeContinue reading “Skin”
Category Archives: Faith and Hope
Unity
Rivers flow between us,Rapid waters here to cross,“My meadow seems the greener,Join me here lest you be lost.” After prayer, upon reflection,We come to realize,Higher callings that unite us,Find accord in Jesus Christ. United by our identity,A triplicity of faith,As children of the same God,Eternal souls his love creates. Our purpose like our destiny,Undeniably theContinue reading “Unity”
Water Walk
A glassy water tabletop,A mirror of birds and trees,Hanging like veins in marble,Dangling fresh, colorful flowers. A plethora of graceful choices,Bringing simplicity, clarity,Into a culture of conflict,Where confrontation reigns. A patient rest at this calming pool,Reveals her reticent beauty,Willing to show herself to those,Who stop to look, to understand her. Sip her artistic relief fromContinue reading “Water Walk”
The Concert
Music came softly through the window,A loving light showed the way,Hand and hand like brothers,The salt of life they played. The melody cut to the quick,In beautiful strings’ impression,A tingling of feeling had surfaced,With lyrics that stir compassion. Her melancholy suddenly lifted,From an evening of moody blue,Together, the shadows in rapture,An underbreath of review. MusicContinue reading “The Concert”
Injured and Dying
She hadn’t prayed since the crash,Her anger had become manifest,Her defiance, purchased with pain,She was broken and hopeless. From nearby came news of a dying girl,From the depths of her misery,She told God that He cannot let this happen,And asked Him for the power of a miracle. Her eyes closed to focus on the littleContinue reading “Injured and Dying”
Bare Emotions
Feelings given to guide our way,To lead intended paths each day,They dream in sleep to speak awake,Push idle minds a course to take. Make careful use in passing seasons,Of things like hate for painful reasons,Worry and fear will steal your peace,As disappointing days increase. A rawness marks the damage done,Prevarication of truth begun,To calm yourselfContinue reading “Bare Emotions”
A Trilogy – Part 3 “Love”
So, I uh, I read your obituary,I’m sorry we never got back together before you passed,I’m not sad though, I know you were a better Mom than I was a son,I’ve learned about heaven and I’m sure you’re there. I’ve got a job! I might even stay at this one for awhile,Remember how I learnedContinue reading “A Trilogy – Part 3 “Love””
A Trilogy – Part 2 “Hope”
Hey Mom, I’m doing a little better,A guy came through our camp the other day,Some of us followed him to this stupid church,They fed us, and I met up with this therapy dude. After he left, I had a good laugh,I can’t do anything right,Even the devil couldn’t help me kill myself,Ah well, what aContinue reading “A Trilogy – Part 2 “Hope””
A Trilogy – Part 1 “Help”
Please Mom . . . Help Me Can’t you hear the sadness, the madness,In the screech of my voice?Never mind, you don’t understand,It’s obvious isn’t it, that I’m sick? My life sucks but you don’t get it,I used to follow every step you take,Laughed at every face you make,But I just don’t care anymore. TheContinue reading “A Trilogy – Part 1 “Help””
Needing You
When my fear appears,Does it fill a need?In my dreams at night,While I silent breath? When I’m at church,Is my heart content?To hear the word,Take sacrament? Or am I a dim light,An undeserving soul?Sharing my emptiness,Like air of winter cold? Forgive me as a sinner,Accept me as a beggar,I shall prostrate lie,Then we’ll walk together.
