The Unanswered Prayer
Photographer Unknown
Oh, how I loved him
Or so I thought
He had my heart
Yet, he asked for it not
I tried to prove my worth
In action. word, and in deed
But it wasn’t enough
At least, not for me
I could not blame him
For decisions I made on my own
Yet, my heart was broke
More than just a groan
I prayed, I asked with all my heart
That God would answer me
However, no answer came
Only my tears, and my disappointment
But one day
As if with new eyes I saw
I knew, I was a gift
That he just couldn’t see
So, I said my goodbyes
And cried my tears
Not sure what to expect
Amongst all my doubts and fears
But God knew
And He had a plan
It’s hard to debate the divine
Even though we try
Funny how our logic, falls short
When One knows best
So, I will thank Him
For my own, Unanswered Prayer
Knowing I won’t have to strive
Or lasso the moon
To receive the love
From His best!
A Little Adventure
Artist Unknown
I am not sure, what inspired Bilbo Baggins
To go on his adventure with the Dwarfs
Is it a curiosity
A longing to break free
Of our comfortable lives
To discover something new
About the world, and ourselves
Each step, brings us closer to a new discovery
Of truth, that could not be seen
From whence we were
The shadows of the unknown
Require a determined step
To discover what they hide
Oftentimes, it is not pretty
Nor is it safe
But what is safety? Anyway?
And what are we hiding from?
Ourselves?
Thank goodness!!
That a tale can take us
Where our feet may not go
Some call it courage
Some go to escape
But each time we go
We never come back the same
May I always look
For the untraveled path
That my eyes may see
And my heart know
All that is truly important
Whenever I go on , A Little Adventure
For my soul
Bears it’s best fruit
When I do
Quotes to Inspire
Poets, the original story tellers.
The Story of
Most of them start out
With the familiar phrase of
“Once Upon A Time”
Or so we’ve read and heard
A moment of the past
Or an introduction
To an important event
Tales of humans
or fantasy folk
Whom we know
And few we grow to love
This happens everyday
Not just in fairy tales
Or in monomyth’s
But available in newspapers
Social Media
Our Pictures
Our precious memories
Of our everyday lives
Perhaps we just need a little bit of pixie dust
And a little bit of faith
For our eyes to see
The wonder of these moments
That seem to only happen
Once upon a time
For time is not controlled
By us
or anyone
Yet serves as a reminder
To embrace
Every moment
For we know not
Whose tale is being told
Our’s or another’s
Yet together with many
It is a story of us
Tales that Tell
Oh what delight have I found
That mere words doth speak
Tales of courage
And loves so deep
Where Kings were Kings
And honor sought
As if life depended on it
And trials were fought
Oh what power did I discover
That which I knew not
I had within me when words were spoken
Or when they were wrote
I do not have all the answers, truth be told
So please, don’t make a fuss
This life is not easy
But what fools would it make us, if it was?
Would we treasure each joy and smile
And all good that can’t be bought
Or rejoice when love is returned
From one, whom it was sought
I chuckle a little, to myself
For this much I can say
We all have a tale of our own
But what will it tell of us, someday?
“Real Men”
Sharing this, because….. well it’s just brilliant, and didn’t know that it was okay to share. Please enjoy this amazing poet’s words.
today
a cringeworthy lyric
gave me pause
for i was stricken
by the oddest notion
it was a moment
in which all
frames of reference
were at my disposal
“what makes a real man?”
i pondered…
responsibility
protecting loved ones
defending honor
dependability
trustworthiness
loyalty
voicing truth
integrity…
as i stood there
i began to see
that it mattered not
how many traits
i listed
for right then i suddenly realized
the only real men
i had ever known
were women
Ode to a New Year
Once upon a time
I held on to my past
Now, I let the pain, and the bad go
And keep the lessons and the good with me
In the present.
It does not serve me or others
Nor does it have place in my future
Yet, I reorganize my thoughts
My emotions
My goals
Vigorously refocusing on
My dreams and my heart
And that has become, my haven
Chaos and a confused world
May try to make me doubt
But the truth remains
I am alive!
I have worth!
Beauty still exists in the world
And hope still thrives
It gives one much to be thankful for
Now I begin a new chapter
Blank, for now though it may be
Soon adventures
And discoveries
New beginnings
Like an old Sage’s story
Will fill its pages
But what story will it tell?
Will you, my love?
Find me this year
and walk with me?
There is so much to see
And beside you
Taking it all in
Is where I want to be.
Reversing Time
Oh how I miss thee
My laziest moments of rest
When all that is required
Is an open mind, and willingness to do nothing
However, current demands of my attention
Require me to be adaptable
To any situation or crisis
And there’s the rub!!
Do not speak too critically of me
Or provide me your most displeased look
For I am more responsible than most
And sweet rest, I do require
The yin, and the yang of a dreamer
Who’s greatest foe is time?
Must also learn to balance
When to work, and when to dream?
May the universe be kind
For I have visions to meet
And tasks to complete
That even this, is possible, reversing time
The Unexpected Gift
Amidst all of the hustle and bustle
The Christmas Season brings
We oft forget
The simplest joys
A smile and a hug can bring
No mistletoe required
Or a black tie
But perhaps a cup of cocoa
A good friend
Sitting beside a warm fire
Gifts will be bought
Or made with love
Wrapped all pretty
With ribbons
And bows
But let us not forget
That the most unexpected gift
Is us, yet the most valued
The giving of ourselves
To those we love
A Ray of Hope
There the sun shined
Just out of her reach
In a moment
That she had long awaited for
The tunnel that had been
So dark and dim
Long and winding
Finally coming to its end
Now, all she had to do
Was find the courage within
To walk through
The door, and embrace the unknown
Oh feet! Do not fail me now
Nor courage, do not stray
But guide me on through
To this ray of hope.
That I may find
All that I’ve dreamed for
And more
And stand for all that I believe.
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