I unpacked my box of dreams today. I guess to be a beauty queen was never meant to be. I didn’t get to go on that honeymoon in Hawaii. I didn’t succeed at any career. I never built that log cabin. I never was quite good enough to be cool. I never got to be the favorite kid. Seems like I was always the one who was made fun of and never quite measured up. But in the grand scheme of life I do belong. I am who I would rather be than who others think I am. I am just me and that’s okay.
Sometimes
Sometimes broken in a thousand pieces
Sometimes strong and capable
Sometimes sad and lost
Sometimes happy and grateful
Sometimes defeated in life
Sometimes flying with the eagles
Sometimes impatient and angry
Sometimes quiet and contemt
Sometimes anxious and afraid
Sometimes heroic and brave
Sometimes confused and doubtful
Sometimes trusting and obediant
Sometimes running and hiding
Sometimes braving the storm alone
Sometimes hateful and unforgiving
Sometimes peaceful and nice
Sometimes I am all of the above
At any given moment in time
Thank God for His grace that covers me
And His mercy that allows me
To be me: not sometimes
But at all times because He loves: ME!
Simple Things
Simple things mean a lot to me
Because they are all I have
A simple word or a sweet smile
A cup of coffee with french vanilla creamer
Fried potatoes with onions
A hug from on of my kids
A grandbaby’s kiss
Roses ready to bloom
A phone call from a friend
A like on a post
A comfy quilt and blankie
Which was a precious gift
From my son at Christmas
A long time ago
I have so many blessings
And have no right to complain
But I’m disappointed
And a bit upset
Expectations did not deliver
So I simply removed the post
For I saw the pritority
And I will say in my simple way
Good Night!
His Love’s Embrace
I saw the Son of Man
Walking down a dusty road
Carrying on His shoulders
Such a heavy load
I whispered in awe
That sweet holy Name
The One, the angels
All proclaimed
Then with a nail-scared hand
Of love
He beckoned me to come
I felt the warmth
Of His embrace
As I met the Son of God
Face to face.
Light From Above
The peace of God
Came as Light from above
Hurrying on
Angels wings of love
The glory of God
Came inside my soul
Carrying away
All fears and woe
As my praises went up
Into the heavenly skies
He dried the tears
Of this grateful child.
To my followers
To everyone who follows my blog-Thank you so much for following my blog and liking my post-fivereflections I tried to comment on your haikus and Ice fishing but there were so many that I thought this might be a better way- I not only like them I am amazed by them-such beauty in the simplist of words-The first time I wrote a haiku was when I started back to college in 1999 at the ripe old age of 50. I thought I was too cool when I was 18 so my punishment for my arrogance was having to take college algebra at 50 when it wasn’t a required credit in 1967. I have since graduated with a 4.0 but I still need to finish this class for my double AA in art and General studies. Alas time has caught up with me and after a few mini-strokes the memory is a little wobbly-but if it is God’s will I will finish it someday in the future. Anyway back to the haiku-It was liberating to do this kind of poetry- I am a traditional old foggey and thought everything should be rhymes and etc. My first collage in art was a freeing experience also! Sorry I am talking to much just wanted to say I think your writing is fabulous as are all the other writers and photgraphers following my blog. I try to read all of the posts but this computer has a mind of its own and I have to individually go to each blog separate from the emails or I get about 5 blank pages and my computer locks up on me-so bear with me. I really enjoy everyones blogs and do so appreciate your likes and comments. Thank you everyone-you are all so good at this! My husband has one also his is cfreeheart@wordpress.com. He has already self-published a book of poems called Freedom of Expression-check him out he is awesome! Again thank you!
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