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.