Poem: The Battle

Why do we cry at night
When we close our eyes tight?
Racing thoughts seem to cross our minds
And we never quite know what it finds.
Hidden things jump out and make you yell...
"Help!  Help! What IS this thing?!
I don't like the despair you bring!
Be gone at once from this place!"
You scream into the changing face.
You plant your foot and straighten your back.
It's certainly not courage that you lack.
Surely the darkness must take flight
When it's faced with all your might.
Stalking forward, with a glare in your eye,
You're amazed that the darkness doesn't die.
It swells and grows into twisted shapes,
Great black eyes, like bottomless lakes.
It lears at you and begins to grin,
the dark words pierce you from deep within...
"Pride is the trap, and I have you caught!
I only grew stronger the more you fought."
It's words are darts laced with fire,
"Now you're mine, to do with as I desire!"
With a great leap, the end rushes near.
It's so close, you can smell the fear.
Your powerful arm is rent in two,
Limbs turn asunder, nothing you can do.
Broken, beaten, laid to waste...
Blood and bile is all you can taste.
With your last breath, you whisper a name,
through broken teeth and a mountain of shame.
"Jesus!  Jesus!" is your desperate request,
Uttered from within your heaving chest.
You wipe your eyes and toss and turn,
Hoping that someday you might learn.
that one day the thoughts will cease
And your mind will become a bountious feast.
To be pure and true, never afraid to do,
To be reborn, remade into a whole new you...
Is such a thing beyond your reach?
Are you the exception?  The one He can't reach?
You can't force your way through this one;
Only obedience knees can get it done.
Blindfold your eyes so you can't see.
You must follow the Spirit to be set free.
Don't be surprised if you still cry at night,
While on your knees, holding scriptures tight.
Racing thoughts still cross your mind.
This time you know what they will find...
Beams of light!  That shatter the night!
A vision opens up, such a glorious sight!
You see your Savior abolish the beast,
Then He gives you His love - and you begin to feast!
It's a never ending supply that He offers you,
So never give up!  Be Strong!  Be true!
Because, for you, there is nothing He won't do.

Never Forget (Poem)

We must be implicitly thankful in all things,

Regardless of the trials this life brings.

We must be strong and stout,

So our seeds of faith will sprout.

We must follow his ways and do as we're told

And we will always be a part of His fold.

We must not faint as we seek His face,

Only then will we qualify for His grace.

We must forgive seventy times seven,

So we may be able to enter heaven.

We must never forget what was done;

For us, God gave up His Beloved Son.

Poem: Samara

June 6, 2011

Open your eyes and look around,
Look into the mirror to see what I've found.
A heart of gold and a diamond smile -
Seeing you unhappy is my biggest trial.
I love how you blossom and grow!
Let your BRILLIANCE shine and show!
All need to see that angel inside.
You are the one in whom I must confide,
Let me show you what you mean to me:
You're the lighthouse in my darkest storm.
You're my blanket, so fuzzy and warm,
As I wrap myself up in your love,
It carries me away, up high above;
Away from the demons lurking in plain sight.
Your love overcomes them with it's might.
When I am nearly lost in the night,
You rescue me, always doing what's right.
You're the ray of light, piercing the dark.
You're the arrow that never misses its mark.
You are always straight and true
Lifting me up, when I am blue.
I hope you hear what it is my saying,
With these words, hear what I'm praying,
You know that no matter what you do -
I will always be right here - loving you!

Poem - Creator of the World

He is the life that brings us light.
He is the meaning of all that's right
In our darkest, blackest night.
He is a Star, shining ever so bright.
For us He put up such a fight!
He struggled with all His might.
He suffered  and strained, but not in vain.
For us, He was beaten, hung, and slain.
Nothing can defeat Him, this is true.
There is nothing He wouldn't do
For the sake of me or you.
He offers us all that is His.
For us all, He died, and now He lives!
He is always holding out His hand,
Without Him, we are unable to stand.
Embrace His love and submit to Him;
Only then can we find forgiveness from sin.
Yield your hearts to the One who knows you best
So He can separate you from the rest.
Take His hand and walk with Him.
There is nowhere you're going that He hasn't been.
He is the light, and the way through life.
Only through Him is it worth the strife.
Awake and rise from the dust -
He is the One you must trust!
Please listen for Him calling your name!
Once you hear it, you will never be the same.

Matt Wright (April, 2011)