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A New Year’s Choice

I will break the mirror of my past And burn the regrets with the fires of hope. (“…but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and…

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01/01/2021
Blog, Personal Essay

My Mirror the Punching Bag (Part II)

The Perfectionist’s Redemption Indeed, such a mirror does exist, and its truth far outweighs any self-incriminating thoughts I could have or condemning thoughts from anyone else.  This mirror is the…

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02/02/2020
Blog, Poetry

Silence On A Beautiful Day

  Empty lips and vagrant eyes Residing in the shade Distant observers Of the beauty of the day You have made Overcome by the exasperation Of never-ending questions, And disappointments…

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25/05/2025

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    Comments On My Writing

    Christopher Francis / 31/03/2020 / 2 Comments

    (I wrote these thoughts on my writing many years ago and my perspective has not changed.) In the midst of a culture filled with pain, hopelessness, selfishness, confusion, and every evil work, there…

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  • Blog,  Poetry

    Descend and Wallow

    Christopher Francis / 09/02/2020 / 0 Comments

    [I started this poem some time ago during a time of severe depression. Due to the often therapeutic effect of writing, I found I couldn’t finish it then as writing it began to…

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  • Blog,  Personal Essay

    My Mirror the Punching Bag (Part II)

    Christopher Francis / 02/02/2020 / 3 Comments

    The Perfectionist’s Redemption Indeed, such a mirror does exist, and its truth far outweighs any self-incriminating thoughts I could have or condemning thoughts from anyone else.  This mirror is the Bible. James 1:23-25…

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  • Blog,  Personal Essay

    My Mirror the Punching Bag (Part I)

    Christopher Francis / 28/01/2020 / 3 Comments

      The Perfectionist’s Lament I will forgive anyone for anything except myself for not being want I to and should be.  How I hate the foibles, flaws, and faults I try so hard…

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  • Biblical Commentary,  Blog

    The Monotony of Suffering

    Christopher Francis / 29/12/2019 / 4 Comments

      Suffering can be dangerous.  The choices we make in suffering can easily alter the course of our lives.  There can come a point in one’s time of affliction where we allow ourselves…

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  • Blog,  Poetry,  Romantic Poetry

    One Smile Away

    Christopher Francis / 13/10/2019 / 0 Comments

    I am overwhelmed By every glance from you Overcome By attention never anticipated I am overrun By thoughts of what could be And completely overtaken By the memory Of the smile That brought…

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  • Blog,  Poetry,  Romantic Poetry

    If It Meant…

    Christopher Francis / 11/10/2019 / 0 Comments

    I would gladly run around In the circles of your silence If it meant One day we would collide And find out what could commence. I will avoid your gaze For as long…

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  • Blog,  Children's Story,  Short Story

    Timmy and the Angry Balloon

    Christopher Francis / 08/09/2019 / 0 Comments

        (I wrote this story as a way of helping my nephew see the importance of controlling his temper.  I owe a debt to his older brother, Braden, for a significant idea…

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  • Blog,  Poetry

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    Christopher Francis / 16/08/2019 / 0 Comments

      can I still hear You when I’m thinking only of me do I remain righteous even when I am not right can I ask You any question or just the ones with…

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  • Blog,  Musings

    The Lord of the “Whys?”

    Christopher Francis / 11/08/2019 / 2 Comments

    It is not always in finding the answer but in seeking and finding the One with the answer.  It is so easy to get lost in wondering why something happened / didn’t happen,…

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