Photo by @whoisbenjamin (Unsplash) Peace by Olowo Hope The more I struggled, the more it grew Pushing me further down deep. The clouds above hovered in pity Thunder spoke in roars Lightning flashed through the walls of darkness, I sunk deeper, fighting the waves. Bereft of strength, I yielded. Dancing to the … Continue reading Poetry: Peace
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Poetry: Driving Country Highways in July (Joyful)
Photo by Matthew T Rader (Unsplash) I love road trips in the summertime. They remind me to look around and see God's blessings that are so easily missed in the busyness of work and family responsibilities. —April Ojeda, poet Driving Country Highways in July (Joyful) by April Ojeda Stately Thistle, purple headdress, Holding court in … Continue reading Poetry: Driving Country Highways in July (Joyful)
Poetry: Clamoring for the Bottom Rung, by Carole L. Haines
Image by Xin on Unsplash Clamoring for the Bottom Rung by Carole L. Haines Even if no one else ever sees down deep in the darkest parts of me I see and God sees or if no one else ever knows the harshest thoughts, the hurts, the wounds . . . I know and … Continue reading Poetry: Clamoring for the Bottom Rung, by Carole L. Haines
Poetry: Gathering Joy
Image by Melissa Askew from Unsplash Gathering Joy by Veronica McDonald I gather joy around me like a blanket. You feel as warm as kindergarten like a gentle cotton cloud against chubby baby fingers covered in white paste. Like that feeling called home when home wouldn’t do. An invisible best friend as natural as … Continue reading Poetry: Gathering Joy
Poetry: A Broken Vessel Made Whole
Photo by Rafał Rudol on Unsplash A Broken Vessel Made Whole by Robert M. Starr I touched the wood with a trembling hand And felt the blood of a crucified man. He was guiltless, innocent, without sin, Yet He hung on the cross, dying at the hands of men. I thought … Continue reading Poetry: A Broken Vessel Made Whole
