Surviving life with fandom, poetry, reflections, and finally Faith. Take each moment as it comes and remember that courage cannot erase my fear but courage is when I face that fear.
Trees are beautiful creatures Trees are beautiful creatures Lush and green Ripe in the spring With cherry blossoms And sweet magnolias gems Standing strong and tall Trees are beautiful creatures Until it’s dark and rainy Wind whipping They are a stationary Monster trying to Break free of their roots Hurling their leaves back and forth … Continue reading Trees are beautiful Creatures
He understands...He understands the pain.Whether from a nail piercing through the fleshOr a needle barely scratching the skin.Blood flows filled with love, sacrifice and redemption.He understands the feeling of abandonment.From a loved one.From a parent who turned a blind eye to suffering.But saving grace and forgiveness still resounds.He understands the suffering.Drawn out with no chance … Continue reading He Understands…
Simple Gratitude Gratitude A huge word But a small meaning Thankfulness Genuine thankfulness Is very important There is a reason why it’s called the magic word It’s the olive branch that takes away the wall It’s the dove that provides peace The white flag that ends the war The brick that begins new wall sturdy … Continue reading Simply Gratitude
You tell us we need to take joy in trial of any kind When the bills never end? When the hurt is hard to be forgiven? You tell us we need to take joy in trial of any kind Even if the sickness never heals? Even if my world is crashing down? You tell us we need to take joy in trial of any kind?
Stars Stars burn bright Filling the night Sky with dimension Stars burn bright Hold wishes, hopes and dreams Stars burn bright Hung delicately by their creator Stars burn bright Decorate the night Stars burn bright Fearlessly leading lost souls Toward Salvation Stars burn bright Captivating wonder and awe Stars burn bright. 1 Samuel 16:7 (New Living … Continue reading Stars
The sculptor of earth The sculptor sculpts A world with trees and plants More animals one can imagine Mountain high Valleys low Oceans deep Then the sculptor takes up his paint brush Paint the colors of roses And vibrant hues of fish He paints camouflage And red earth And gemstones of beauty He puts down … Continue reading The Sculptor of the Earth
Why God? Why God? Why God? Do I feel like I’m being left behind God? Nobody seems to care about me God Why God? Why God? I’ve struggled with this feeling invisible God But not as much as now God Why God? Why God? Why do I not feel like the door is open to … Continue reading Why God???
Today How are you today? How are things? I am struggling a little bit. Last week was stressful for my husband and I, and this week has been kind of my rest and relaxing and reflecting on last week. I didn’t know what to write today however when I decided to do a photography blog. … Continue reading Today
Good Evening, I hope you are doing well. I am okay. Life is a little frustrating right now so to avoid talking about what is happening in my life. I found some pics of places I miss. Northern California has been in Shelter in Place since March. I know you understand As much as I … Continue reading Places I miss
Suddenly the parents of my students approached me and told me how much their students enjoyed poetry. But more importantly, the students felt smart for the first time in their lives. Some shared how they now had a tool to create peace and help them process things that we're giving them anxiety. For others who had limited vocabulary, were able to express what they thought and how they felt. Students who were energetic dancers could take a moment to be quiet and do poetry.
