-
The Gloaming (Poetry Version)
In the twilight of faith In a darkening hour When the wick is all but spent I have become A reed bruised But not quite bent. With pain that screams louder Than the…
-
Whispering Fears
The whispering fears echo the loudest Reverberating through my mind Like ripples of trepidation That want to keep me off balance Doubt attempts to overwhelm me And crown itself the proudest Resident of…
-
A Prayer for Stillness (Psalm 46:10-11)
I need Your whispers To speak louder Than my complaints Your soft answers To turn away my wrath And offer restraint Your words To overtake my thoughts Your wounds to heal…
-
Descend and Wallow
[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…
-
unavailable
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 the…
-
-
On Separation of Life and Love
[This post is dedicated to my sister-in-law whose father died a year ago this week. This poem was written many years ago when he was on his deathbed. Through God’s mercy He granted…
-
-
The Ninth Hour
[This is one of my favorites and I thought a rather daring piece both because of its topic and style. I have decided at this time to not fully explain this poem but…
-
Freshly Fallen Hope
[This poem was inspired by a photograph of a fresh snowfall at dusk taken by a friend and is the final poem in the quadrilogy. I have learned the hard way that sometimes…