Note: As promised to HomeschoolGirl and Kassady, I am uploading some more poems. This is a few years old, but this poem won honorable mention in a poetry contest. It was written and dedicated to my grandfather before he passed away. Enjoy!
To each of us does God assign,
A glorious being of His design.
To whisper advice into our ears,
And pacify our endless fears.
**The idea for this came to me a few days ago, so I sat down and wrote it! Hope you enjoy!
Kneeling down beside her bed
She bends her head in prayer
Black hair straight as silk
Quivers from His stare
"Father, please lead me,
In the coming months.
This place is new and foriegn.
But in you my heart trusts."
Skin as dark as night
Hands pressed firm together
She shines her face heavenbound
And makes a wish forever
"God, please understand.
Note: This poem was inspired by HomeschoolGirl's poem Green Eyes. Her poem encouraged me to try something new and different in my poetry and write something that isn't as black and white as some of my other poems. Thanks HomeschoolGirl for the inspiration! Go check out Green Eyes when you can because it is awesome!
One thousand eyes see me,
One thousand lips speak my name,
One thousand ears hear me,
I apoligize for not posting more of this sooner. It's been done almost a month now, though I just finished editing it today. It's been a bit of a crazy month. There's one more section after this, and then hopefully a summary poem... which I've yet to write any of yet, so we'll see if it ever shows up.
st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } 4. Holiness Leviticus 18-22. “Grandfather,” I said. He turned to see me. “Why does God care about even the little things in life?”
“What do you mean, Josiah?” I asked.
Note: All right this is very different from the poetry I usually write and was wondering what others thought about it. Those around me that are familiar and comfortable with my poetry style are a little confused by this piece. To help explain without ruining other's interpretations, this is a metaphorical piece on my journey with Jesus through His Spirit that works in my life. Let me know your thoughts! Thanks!
Note: This poem was inspired by Laura Elizabeth's story The Dying Atheist. I couldn't quite get the story out of my head, so one day I sat down and wrote this. Thanks Laura Elizabeth for helping to inspire me to write this! Your story was quite moving! If anyone has not read it yet, I highly suggest they do!
No song to fill the moment,
Not a splash of color shown,
No feelings left to feel,
Not a gentle word was sown.
No parade to fill your senses,
No light to fill your eyes,
No joyful dancing present,
WONDERLAND
Throughout high school, I had always told Elaine she was the prettiest girl in school, but she never believed me.
When by luck we wound up in the same college together, I wrote down on a semi-finals test paper what she called an 'essay'; on how she was the prettiest girl in the college.
Behind me, in front of me,
Upheld in the air.
You whisper to me gently.
You are everywhere.
You are invisible,
Almost permissible.
Not quite confessible.
You are everywhere.
You are a light in the darkness,
Contrasted with blackness,
A beautiful likeness
Of God, Spirit and Son.
With his righteousness in you,
His love all around you.
There's something about you.
You are everywhere.
Not lightly I take this,
Nor heavy I make this,
You have been pushing, pushing
Pushing me
Until I am forced to open.
Grow, plant, grow.
Dig, roots, dig.
It started in May,
But I was still a bud
Until November.
Bloom, flower, bloom.
Drink, tendril, drink.
Now I’m shivering,
Too young to have petals
But not emerald alone.
It is now winter,
And I am going to die.
Thank you???
Live, rose, live.
You promised me
Not dead oaths, but
Flourishing, colorful covenants.
2. Priesthood Leviticus 8-10, 16
Part 1: Fire Unauthorized
Moses has called us together before the tent of meeting. It is to do what Adonai has commanded to be done. Yet what that is, I still do not know.