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From a poet's heart

It's a rhyming thing...

Many know,I am a poet at heart. Before I started writing and singing,my passion was poetry. It is in a way of how I express my deepest thoughts and ideas. I've been able to communicate to many different types of people through my poetry,whether it be through a poem of sympathy or one to express joy. Its truly amazing how God can use such a simple thing as two rhyming lines to change a life forever. I hope some of these poems will be a challenge to you to help you in your walk with God. Please enjoy! ^_^

My new home in Heaven

My new home in Heaven is beautiful

In my new home in Heaven they praise

Everyone is cheerful here

And so am I

Even though I'm gone

I'll always be with you

Even though we're apart

I'll always watch over you

Think of me always

And I'll see you soon.

The poem above,I wrote for a beloved teacher who went to be with the Lord when I was eleven,but its also an allusion to my friend Heather whom you can read about on the Friends are Forever page. The poem may be short,but it is a constant reminder of a new home in Heaven waiting for us,and oh how I can't wait for that day to be with the Lord!!

Meeting Place

Silently I wait

By the still waters for you

As the moon warns me its late

I know I cannot abandon you

I see in the water

A pale blue light

And I smell a sweet aroma

Giving a pleasancy to the night

As the moon climbs ever higher

And midnight draws near

I refuse to call you a liar

For wanting to see me here

Slowly but surely

I begin to lose strength

But then I see you

At full arms length

There you are

So brilliant in splendor

Yet so timid

Showing no vigor

I reach out to you

To hold your hand

You too do the same

And then united we stand

I then feel a tear

Drawing close to my eye

But you wipe it away

Telling me not to cry

You wrapped your arms around me

Holding me so close and tight

To feel you so close to me again

Made me shiver in delight

But then you drew away

Saying you must go

I tried to stop you

But you said no

'Why must you leave'

I asked

You replied

'To accomplish another task'

Confusion now swept over me

As you stepped into the light

I asked you 'When will you return'

And you turned to me,facing the night

'My friend

Do not fear

For I shall be waiting

Waiting right here'

And then you were gone

In a simple glowing light

I turned to leave

And heard your voice through the night

'My presence is everlasting with you

My friend

Do not ever feel we will not meet again

For eternity has no end'

Many consider this an allusion to a love poem,and in a sense it is. Like a dream to meet the person you fall in love with and live happily ever after. But the intentions of this poem are again for my friend Heather. This was about a dream I had,meeting her again in the night precisely described here. Its really kind of creepy if you think about it,but after this dream I had a greater sense of peace about the matter.

America

America

A land of liberty and freedom

America

To all a free kingdom

But our nation is hurt

Driven to its knees

And many cry out to God

Their desperate pleas

This country is shocked from destruction

Of buildings great and tall

But this nation will forever stand

And we refuse to fall

America shines as a beacon of hope

For those who are lost

And they are willing to serve their country

Whatever the cost

Still

We as a nation will shine bright

And we are determined

To win this fight

We look up to our flag

Old Glory waving up in the sky

Even at half staff

It still stands high

Together as a nation

We are great

And are always willing

To share another's fate

To our President

Who will lead us through this time of trial

He admits

Normalcy may not come for a while

But together

As we share our tears

He declares to all

That this nation has no fear

America,America

The home of the free and the brave

To American's who are lost

Be assured that Jesus will save

I wrote this poem in response to the September 11,2001 terrorist attacks,and thanks to a good friend she found it again for me. (Thanks Steph! You're an angel!) But it just vividly shows our nation's greatness but yet,without God,we are nothing at all. We American's are blessed,let's not take that for granted ever again.

Titanic

Silently she sleeps

Lying in a bed of her own wake

Never stirring

For she is no longer awake

Yet inside her shattering existence

Lives that once were

Now call out

To the ones above

Families were broken

Hearts were torn

Love was ripped in two

Giving in to hate and scorn

Fighting for control

Over life and death

Man was willing to kill his brother

Ready to take all he held dear

No matter how much they begged and pleaded

So this all could end

She paid no heed to their cries

Leaving them alone to fend

Sought after mercy was hopeless

Bitter death was imminent

Wives mourned for their husbands

Young children wept for their fathers

"Come with us, Daddy"

They would say

He would reply

"I will again some day"

Gentle hands reached out

To touch one last time

And slowly slipped away

With the beast that took life from their fingers

Fragile eyes watch

As the immortal begins to fall apart

Whispering their chilled goodbyes

Bidding farewell to their fallen sweethearts

Quicker she begins to sink

Icy waters flooding her once warm corridors

Striking its frightened victims

With a fire that is dark and cold

One by one

Lives surrender to the sea

Their meaning for existence choked out

For none can breathe

Call out to me

Invincible warrior in the deep

Tell me why you fell

How could you have been such a fool

Pride, you tell me

With a saddened groan

Drowning in your own sorrow

All alone

You claimed to be unsurpassed by none

Unrivaled by the greatest from the past

But look at you now

Defeated weakling

Have you no shame

For taking so many lives that night

You could have done something to stop it all

Why didn't you fight

"Believe me, I did"

I hear you say

"I held on and struggled"

"I battled for their lives"

But not enough

They still died

So many fathers and sons perished

So many little children cried

Picture it again, invincible one

Envision them in the cold arctic waters

Their breathing halted

Their bodies still

Is that how you wanted it to end

While you just sank beneath the surface

Leaving them to die while their loved ones wept

Are you truly that heartless

"No, I wanted their lives to be spared"

"If I could change that night"

"I would"

"But I cannot"

"Each day and night"

"I rest here in my shame"

"Recalling those who were lost"

"For I am the one to blame"

"But before you strike again"

"With bitter words to add to my grief"

"Understand that I too feel their pain"

"And do not deserve to be forgiven for my own vanity"

"All that I ask of you"

"Tell them I am sorry"

"For being so selfish"

"Please, console their loved ones for me"

I no longer know how to reply

You have left me without words to speak

How can I express your remorse

If I have nothing to say

Well of my heart and soul

Come upon me

Let me lament for those who are no more

Allow me to sing a hymn to the sea

Great warrior beneath the ocean deep

Hear my song

As it fortells of your story

And of my sincerity

Forgive me, Titanic

I will remember you

This was written when I really took into account the story of the Titanic, and what a horrible experience it must have been. Hundreds of people died and seemed that their murderer was left unpunished, so I wrote this in the format of a story and conversation both, in order to communicate to the reader and with the ship itself. No doubt you noticed its length, my longest one to date, and probably my best since I tackle a tough issue with it, but my intentions were to simply express my feelings about that night and get my point across to the audience.

Man of God

You came to this earth

Unsure of what awaited you

But to please God

Is all you knew

Burdened with a will

A need and desire

To change lives

A passion to inspire

You have talent

A special gift

With the power to strengthen

Transpire and lift

Man of God

We commend

Man of God

This is not the end

You started something great

A tradition of song

Touching lives everywhere

Singing strong

You mean such a great deal

To many like us

Bringing with you a message of hope

The message of Jesus

We pray to be like the Lord that lives in you

To shine Christ's love

Because inside you we see

The Light from above

Man of God

Let your testimony transcend

Man of God

This is not your end

For so long you have been

A light to us all

And through your voice

We'd hear Him call

One long sweet note

Has the power to heal

That certain joy eminating from you

We will always feel

Inside of you we see

A heart for God so bright

Don't ever let that flame die

Hold onto it with all your might

Man of God

No one can define

Man of God

A love for Him so divine

Now all has gone quiet

We are deafened by your silence

Even if we can't hear you

We know you rest in His reliance

To us you brought a significant peace in God

A sense of tranquility

Shining Christ's glory

Sharing His absolute divinity

Your love for the Lord

We will always remember

In our hearts we will cherish

Our memories with you so tender

Man of God

Let your testimony shine all the way through

Man of God

We thank you

This was written shortly after I heard of Michael Passons' absence of Avalon back in July of 2003. I was heartbroken that he had to leave, but was ever grateful for his remarkable testimony that he's displayed all his life. Michael is another role model to me, more in the fatherly sense, and I miss him like no one can understand. So, this poem was written for him, and once more, I thank him from the bottom of my heart for being such a great influence on my life.

Broken Heart of the Angels

Slowly slipping

Strength has gone away

Taken and destroyed

The broken heart of the angels

Treated at first with love

Undying care and devotion

Only to soon be crumbled

The broken heart of the angels

Never has something ever so pure

Innocent beyond reasoning

Done something so wretched

The broken heart of the angels

Rain falls like tears

Tears of sadness and hurting

Feel them weep in regret

The broken heart of the angels

Beyond a doubt

It was bliss while it lasted

But trust was misplaced

The broken heart of the angels

Feel the sense of betrayal in the tears that fall

Whose tears are these

They are my own

The broken heart of the angels

Though fairly short in length, it briefly depicts one of the most difficult points in my life, as of late. Sure, we all are eventually hurt by someone, and we act as though it has no effect on us. But don't ever deny what your heart feels inside for the loss you have been dealt. Feel free to cry over the hard times, it will only be much harder if you keep how you really feel inside.

Free Heart

Times have changed

Friends have departed

Leaving me to myself

Alone and broken-hearted

But in the midst of my sorrow

Despite my tears

I want to sing "Glory to my Father"

"Who has protected me all these years!"

I thank you, Lord God

For taking away my pain

Send in the pouring flood

Of Your love and mercy like rain

Let my tears be of praise

My shouts to You so high

On Your wings

I want to fly

Cry unto the Heavens

I will sing my chosen part

I want to declare to the universe

That I have a free heart!

Originally inspired by an emotional struggle I've been fighting, another meaning arose just recently with a dear friend whom has had even more difficulty as of late. Confessing to me a painful hurting and asking for direction, I simply told him to give all his sorrow to God, and only then would he feel free of his sin. Thankfully he did, and it just says without a word what the power of God does in a single moment's time to wipe away our uncleaness. Through Christ, we can all have a free heart!