Poetry

I am free, as free as can be
Because of God’s unfailing love for me
Set free from my sins, my guilt and shame
Set free by the power of Jesus’ name
My prison doors they open wide
Freeing me from my chains inside
Like a bird flying in the sky
Freed from my cage, I soar up high
The Lord has chosen a dog like me
From my pound he has set me free
Praise be to my God who art in heaven
Praise be to his endless mercies given
By his blood I have been set free
My dance now sings with all his glory
From my pit, on the rock I stand
Freed by my Savior’s loving hand
Released from death’s grim embrace
Freed by the Lord’s saving grace
To God I go, his arms out wide
With Jesus always by my side
Freed from all my misery and strife
For Jesus now rules my life!

On my own at such an early age;
Left with nothing by a heart full of rage.
Becoming too much for anyone to handle;
Self-searching with just the flicker of a candle,
The quiet scares me because it brings the truth;
A past that doesn’t let me forget about my youth.
See most think that I’m pretty and pure to the bone;
Failing to realize the only life I’ve ever known.
In this war I tend to be my own worst enemy;
Trying to conquer the darkness deep within me.
A daily struggle and I refuse to let myself sink,
See I’m much stronger than what you may think.
How do I rid the demons that absorb my sight;
To bring me from the darkness and into the light.
I can wash my face a thousand times but how do
I wash away the thoughts that torment my mind;
for my dreams a pure release I search to find.
No longer captivated by an obliviated soul;
But now finding the answers to make me whole.

*This is a poem I wrote at the age of 16. I was going through a lot and I was really introduced to God by my mom and grandmother. That is when I started looking at life differently and living differently.

The freshness and cold air of the morning,

The smell of damp dirt

The sounds of tractors,

Tree branches rustling.

The cling and clangs of ladders

People talking, people singing.

The smell of fresh peaches.

Lunchtime

Under a tree

Summertime

Everyday routine

Who put Him on that cross?
Roman nails held Him high
Who put Him on that cross?
The Jews yelled crucify
Who put Him on that cross?
So easy to place blame
Who put Him on that cross?
Disciples ran away
Who put Him on that cross?
We put Him on that tree
Who put Him on that cross?
The scoundrels include me
Blaming Jews and Romans
Tells not the true story
His cross was His weapon
To claim His victory

Sitting in my prison clothes
Staring at the fence and wire
Feeling like I’ve reached the end;
Lord, Heaven couldn’t feel much higher.
But as I look up, searching for You,
The picture’s now suddenly clear—
I am freer than I’ve ever been
And in this valley I need not fear.
I’m free from the same I lived,
Free from the chains on me.
I’m free from the prison of sin,
Free from who I used to be.
Finally free! Yeah, I’m finally free.
Oh Lord, I’m finally free.
Even though I face this time,
Even though I’ve lost these years,
Even though my heart is hurting,
I will not hide behind my tears.
My life is no longer my own
SO I will run on in this race—
Thankful for my brand new start,
The results of His amazing grace.
I’m confined to this prison cell
A story on my heart to tell.
The chains have fallen off my soul
His love filled me and made me whole.
I’m free from the shame I lived,
Free from the chains on me.
I’m free from the prison of sin,
Free from who I used to be.
Finally free! Yeah, I’m finally free.
Oh Lord, I’m finally free.
Because He loved me, I’m finally free.

The eyes of God are everywhere,

We can’t escape His tender care.

No matter what we try to hide,

He’s always right there by our side.

There is no sin He does not see,

There is nowhere that we can flee.

We may deceive the eyes of men,

But we can never deceive Him.

We all, like sheep, have gone astray,

We all have turned to our own way.

But yet, our God, in His great love,

Sent us His Son from high above.

Into this weak and sad estate,

Come, O Lord, don’t hesitate!

Please search and know my heart, I pray,

And guide me in Your truth this day.

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Beautiful and peaceful
God’s perfect world
Lovely and joyful
’Til into sin we were hurled

Battered and broken
Tattered and torn
From one lie spoken
Our sin was born

Lost in our sin
Full of pain and sorrow
In a downward spiral
With no hope for tomorrow

Unto a broken world
Our Savior was born
Tattered and broken
Battered and torn

Our salvation was born
No longer tattered or broken, battered or torn

In days all filled with troubles
And feelings of despair,
When life is all in chaos,
Remember, He’ll be there

To grant us peace and comfort
And solace to our grief,
If only we stand steadfast
And hold to our belief

For in these days of trouble
And forlorn paths we trod,
We only need to trust in
The holy Son of God

Cold walls, locked doors
Crimes committed
Tears, hateful words
So much loneliness
Drugs, addictions

Children without their mothers
Absent fathers
No money, rent due
People lie, some die
No life, desperation

Dreams gone
Urgency, feeling lost
Sad, worlds apart
Hungry, thirsty
Nowhere to turn

All of my life
I thought I knew the way
I obviously was wrong
Down and out
Bitter and alone

Please, God—
I can’t make it
Through this life
On my own

O Christ, my love, who died for me,
what more could my soul desire?

Your Spirit came, renewed my strength,
and now my heart is on fire

Oh Christ, my love, author and perfecter of faith
You took my sin upon the cross, scorning all sin’s shame

O Christ, my love, I fix my eyes upon Your glory
Love is a great expression of what You’ve done for me

O Christ, my love, the planted seed
Roots in kindness and fruits in deeds

O Christ, my love, redeeming force
You are the way, my charted course

O Christ, my love, faithful and true
You are my Shepherd, and I cling to You

O Christ, my love, I will obey
All You command and all You say

O Christ, my love, I belong to You
I await the day for the Kingdom anew

O Christ, my love, my forever home
Eternity will be your never-ending song

O Christ, my love, Son of man
I praise our Father, the great “I AM”

O Christ, my love, my King on the throne above
The light of life, God’s chosen Son

O Christ, my love, almighty God
The glory is Yours, my love, my love

O Christ, my love, my dearest friend
You are my hope and joy, amen and amen