Category Archives: Poetry

Annoying Distractions

So many annoying distractions I must not forget the goal Walking things out a day at a time Taking the next step that I was told Why do I complicate things so much How often I’ve asked to be enlightened … Continue reading

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Don’t You Remember The Night

Don’t you remember the night I laid on the floor and cried I know you heard me because you were right by my side Still here I am years later dealing with the same troublesome thing With one touch from … Continue reading

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Scrubbed

I scrubbed and scrubbed Couldn’t remove the sin Agonized and toiled During the time away from Him Exhausted I fell to my knees That’s when I felt His gentle love set me free

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Bucket

Bucket can you imagine what I feel Of course not you are made of hardened steel Bucket if you were not filled with hurt You’d have room for love instead or dirt Bucket I’ll deal with you right now today … Continue reading

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That Was Not Funny

That was not funny You had me dancing like a clown You pushed one button I went way up then crashing down What the heck Did I not understand what you said You played on my emotions Or maybe not, … Continue reading

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Now I’m Waiting

Now I’m waiting With vibrant colors exposed Wondering what you will do Not sure why I saw the bird Wrapped in a blanket During the dance His voice I heard The peace came All crutches removed Yet I haven’t felt … Continue reading

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Pulling You Closer

Pulling you closer I asked for a slow dance Only to discover I never had a chance The effort it took to tear my walls down My heart now oozes an agonizing sound Found the mortar, bricks, trowel started building … Continue reading

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I Cannot Do This Dance With You

I cannot and will not accept the invitation to dance with you Your pushing and pulling so much-I don’t know what to do So if you will kindly excuse me-I have to get out of this space You are stepping … Continue reading

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Grabbing And Gripping

Grabbing and gripping You can’t set me free Each time you’re excluded You grab and grip me Before we finish one thing You start gripping me with other plans I wonder if you realize You’re slowly smothering me with sand

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How Delicate You Are

Found in a field I admired the sheer beauty of your wings My first thought was to be careful Among a few other things Although tempted to grab you with my hands I was reminded I need a special net … Continue reading

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