...And my bed is soaked with sadness
My sadness has no end
A downward spiral of despair
That I keep falling in ...

~ some of the song "I Need You" by the Swift

Unyielding Heart

Unyielding heart
that refuses to soften.
Self righteous pride
that will not be broken.
Angry spirit that has turned away.
A temper-tantrum flares ~
fists raise
feet stomp
voice swears ~
And time stops.

A love that awaits
a heart's reception.
Grace that cleanses
the sin and deception.
A Divine hand that holds on tight.
Love pours out ~
Arms open wide
feet moving toward
voice that whispers ~
And time moves forward.

Obvious Lie

Nothing's wrong -
I'm am fine.
Can't you see my smile?

Window Seat

I perch upon a window seat
much like a cat would
sunning herself.
Newly birthed light spreads
it's fingers across my lawn
and reaches through to caress my face.
I close my eyes and breath in deeply.
Quietly I'm at peace
with my God at my side,
all around, and before me.
Camaraderie and gratitude
fill the space where God and I sit
perched upon a window seat.