God can you hear me?
I'm crying out to you
God, I can't feel your touch
and I'm reaching for your hand.
You've lifted me up
so many times before
Please take my hand
once more.
You know my needs before I do
and its your desire
to give
Everything.
Its your delight to love me, Lord
I delight in you
God, I praise you in this storm
Jesus your name is above all.
Father you're faithful
even when I stray
You'll never leave me
or turn away.
November 17, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
I Still Remember - A War Nurse's Story
I still remember the days
When so many lives I tried to save.
I still remember how the faces
Had so much fear in their eyes.
I still remember the sounds
Screams of a wounded soldier
Caused by a piece of metal.
I still remember the sky
Black with anger, hate and smoke.
I still remember the sights
Of men falling, holding on to their last breath.
I still remember the smell
The blood, dead bodies and gun smoke.
I still remember thinking
"Who will be next? and, "When will it end?"
I still remember recovering and dying men
Telling me of their families at home.
I still remember the fear
Of having a bomb dropped near us.
I still remember the triumph
The fighting is over, we can go home!
November 2001
When so many lives I tried to save.
I still remember how the faces
Had so much fear in their eyes.
I still remember the sounds
Screams of a wounded soldier
Caused by a piece of metal.
I still remember the sky
Black with anger, hate and smoke.
I still remember the sights
Of men falling, holding on to their last breath.
I still remember the smell
The blood, dead bodies and gun smoke.
I still remember thinking
"Who will be next? and, "When will it end?"
I still remember recovering and dying men
Telling me of their families at home.
I still remember the fear
Of having a bomb dropped near us.
I still remember the triumph
The fighting is over, we can go home!
November 2001
Choices
Going through life we all have to choose
We are given a chance, one precious gift
Our life reflects the choices we make
Be wise because it's only you who will lose.
Whether right or wrong, the path that you take
Determines the outcome of the choices you make
Life is a cluttered highway with turns in every direction
All leading off to a consequence or reward
A decision made affects those around you
Everyone has a role model they trust
What message are you giving the ones who look up to you?
(Date unknown. 2004)
We are given a chance, one precious gift
Our life reflects the choices we make
Be wise because it's only you who will lose.
Whether right or wrong, the path that you take
Determines the outcome of the choices you make
Life is a cluttered highway with turns in every direction
All leading off to a consequence or reward
A decision made affects those around you
Everyone has a role model they trust
What message are you giving the ones who look up to you?
(Date unknown. 2004)
Not Very Far
I went to a party looking for fun
People were dancing, smiling and laughing
He looked at me, smiled and came over my way
My heart started racing, what should I say?
I blushed, said hello and then took the cup
The twinkling eyes looked so genuine
He made me feel like a goddess with the lines that he gave
The hours flew by, but I didn't notice
My deam had come true, I'd gotten my wishes
He put down his cup and offered a ride
I would regret saying no I knew this for sure
I ignored the drinks, "It's not very far."
Screeching of tires, crunching metal
Pounding in my head like sixty drummers playing
Sirens blaring, what was happening?
I tried calling for help, but my voice wouldn't come
Waking up, beeping and phones ringing in the distance
"Not that far" I had thought in my heart
"What happened to him, is he okay?"
"He didn't make it, the alcohol was too much."
The choice is yours: to chance death or live
There are other options to keep you alive
So play it safe and designate the drive.
(Date unknown. 2004)
People were dancing, smiling and laughing
He looked at me, smiled and came over my way
My heart started racing, what should I say?
I blushed, said hello and then took the cup
The twinkling eyes looked so genuine
He made me feel like a goddess with the lines that he gave
The hours flew by, but I didn't notice
My deam had come true, I'd gotten my wishes
He put down his cup and offered a ride
I would regret saying no I knew this for sure
I ignored the drinks, "It's not very far."
Screeching of tires, crunching metal
Pounding in my head like sixty drummers playing
Sirens blaring, what was happening?
I tried calling for help, but my voice wouldn't come
Waking up, beeping and phones ringing in the distance
"Not that far" I had thought in my heart
"What happened to him, is he okay?"
"He didn't make it, the alcohol was too much."
The choice is yours: to chance death or live
There are other options to keep you alive
So play it safe and designate the drive.
(Date unknown. 2004)
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Open Heart Sugery
Jumbled up inside me
a heart of twisted
emotion.
Watch as it slowly
seeps out
raw.
Tangled and twisted
confused and excited
at times it's broken
and bleeding.
Your words have captured my heart
speaking of life, love
and God.
Pass by my ears
passion pumps into my chest
lingering, igniting a flame.
Ancient scars and still-fresh wounds
seared by the love
of a Father.
I will open my hands
releasing my incompetent tools
and rest assured
placing my life in His
more than capable hands.
His tender touch renews me
closeness breathing life.
Fill my lungs with praises
and let them burst from my lips.
Let Your blood flow
over and through me
with Your hand around
my heart.
Now we're standing together
engulfed in Your presence
hearts beating
as One.
July 15, 2008
a heart of twisted
emotion.
Watch as it slowly
seeps out
raw.
Tangled and twisted
confused and excited
at times it's broken
and bleeding.
Your words have captured my heart
speaking of life, love
and God.
Pass by my ears
passion pumps into my chest
lingering, igniting a flame.
Ancient scars and still-fresh wounds
seared by the love
of a Father.
I will open my hands
releasing my incompetent tools
and rest assured
placing my life in His
more than capable hands.
His tender touch renews me
closeness breathing life.
Fill my lungs with praises
and let them burst from my lips.
Let Your blood flow
over and through me
with Your hand around
my heart.
Now we're standing together
engulfed in Your presence
hearts beating
as One.
July 15, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Let Me Lead
Running, dashing, onward
unaware of the obstacles
placed along the path
You are a whirlwind of emotion
dancing, leaping, skipping
Slow it down now,
not so fast,
this is a quiet part
Child, heed my voice,
feel my guiding hand holding yours
Let me lead you along
together we'll dance around
each and every dip and pit in the road
I'll be there to catch you
lift you up when you stumble
You are my delight,
the apple of my eye
I rejoice in you, never leaving
You're off again, in a wild spin
spiraling in all directions
Come back to me
give me your hand once more
and let me lead
April 11, 2008
unaware of the obstacles
placed along the path
You are a whirlwind of emotion
dancing, leaping, skipping
Slow it down now,
not so fast,
this is a quiet part
Child, heed my voice,
feel my guiding hand holding yours
Let me lead you along
together we'll dance around
each and every dip and pit in the road
I'll be there to catch you
lift you up when you stumble
You are my delight,
the apple of my eye
I rejoice in you, never leaving
You're off again, in a wild spin
spiraling in all directions
Come back to me
give me your hand once more
and let me lead
April 11, 2008
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