My Old Rag Doll

In awe... the beauty my eyes beheld

Admist the lofty pine.

Breathed a breath of freshness

And delighted in it's fragrance.

Hiked a narrow path of rich, red soil

Admired tiny yellow flowers

Glistening with morning dew.

Upward... the winding path led

To a hole in the earth.

I bid farewell to bright blue sky

And entered...fearfully.

Forward--blindly--

Through cold musty darkness

Hands on jagged stone--guided me

To a tiny beam of light

Shed on an old wood chest.

Heavy! was its dome

I raised to discover

My Old Rag Doll!!

And memories...

Of a childhood--forgotten.

I hugged and kissed this dear old friend

And gently lay her back to sleep.

Wiped the sting from my cheek

And headed home shyly.

Letting Go

I'm feeling angry
I'm feeling sad
Revengeful thoughts
I know are bad.

What to do?
What to say?
Let it go
Enjoy the day.

Into Your hands
I place it all
Whatever happens
It's Your call.

Please enter my heart
And fill this space
With Your love
With Your grace.

Finding Serenity

 

There is a place in my dreams

I frequently go

Where butterflies flutter

And earthworms glow.

Leaves like diamonds

In the wind they rustle

Away from the city

It's hubbub and bustle.

Brooks and streams

Flow crystal clear

As perfect gifts they do mirror

The beauty of His wondrous love

Yeah! The power of my God above.

On Eagle's Wings

Broken heart
Once again
Feelings hurt
Hence flows pain.

Like waterfalls
Over the edge
And tears
Cascading low.


The Spirit calls
My yearning heart
His wondrous love
He does impart.


With healing
As on eagle's wings
Renewed strength
My heart sings.


Soaring high
Above the trees
Lifted up
I am free.

Passionate Hope

Burning sensation in my soul
To be all I desire
Old messages of my youth
Seek to quench the fire.

Powerful! Oh so powerful!
They invade my mind
But as truth kindles the flame
Inner peace I'm certain to find.


Written in 2004

Stolen Innocence

Trembling with the raging thunder
Memories of they who plunder
This child's innocence once born
For eternity I will mourn.


Angry flames rage within
Blinding me of their sin
Through a looking glass darkly others see
The pain and shame inside of me.


I'm not alone! I never knew!
My heavy heart no longer blue
Compassionate friends evermore
Led me to the healing door.


Blood pulses my veins so warm
Calm as the night before the storm
Pure as the harp's melodious sound
Awesome... as these miracles abound.




Written in 2004

A Volleyball Haiku

Random faces unknown
Serve, set, hit over the net
Keep it in the zone.

Rally, leap, spike
With the sand between our toes
Using all our might.

Persevering sweat
As we scramble for the ball
Expectations met.

Joyful happy sight
Young and old, families too
Playing in the night.

Hydrating at rest
Laughter, chatter, connection
New friends are the best.

My Grandchildren

Love and laughter

Faces aglow
Joy in our hearts
Overflow

Hugs and kisses
Piggyback rides
Walking to the park
Going down slides.

Birthday parties
Holidays, too
Piano recitals
Trips to the zoo.

Football games and
A wrestling match
Watching movies
Playing catch.

Draw me a picture
Sing me a song
Where ever I go
They tag along.

Cherished moments
Children adored
Grandma's blessed
Thank-you, Lord.

GOOD-NIGHT, DADDY

Good-night, Daddy
See you in the morn.
Thank-you, Daddy
For the day I was born.


I'll miss you, Daddy
The times we spent together
All the talks that we shared.
The many ways you showed me
How much you truly cared.


You told me how to live
You taught me how to give.
You showed me how to fight
For whatever I believe is right.


The love you have expressed
To all whom you have met
Will never be forgotten
As your spirit lives on yet.


Sweet dreams, Daddy
See you in the morn.
Thank-you, Heavenly Father
For the day my Daddy was born.

October 23, 1997

Seeking Peace

Peace my heart desires
Emptiness is what I feel
Inside rage the fires
I'm not certain what is real.

You're just dreaming I was told
You're much too young to know.
Imprisoned memories paroled
Imagine everyone a foe.

On my knees is how I pray
For His promises are true.
In His image I was made
And he will see me through.

My Inner Child

Turtle in a shell

Safe as can be
Fiery darts of life
Can't hurt me!


Angry and alone
Drowning in a sea of tears
Sheltered in the womb
Fraught with countless fears.


Infinite Compassion
Sent from Heaven above
His tender hands of mercy
Cradle me with love.