Journal

Reflections on life, faith, and the stories that shape us.

not mad

Not Mad!

Not Mad! You diagnose me Try to impose on me A narrative that’s Your imperative You hid your past It was revealed fast Barely a few months in The challenges begin You listened at first Pretended to share An understanding Of all that I lay bare The same words later Used as a weapon Confession […]

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woman

Woman

Woman You sold your story for Man’s Glory Your words your only strength Your truth they condemned Denied the right to fight To speak about the ills Regularly poured out upon You Since time began. Woman you are Worthy You deserve a moment to shine To say what is on your mind Tell the young

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chosen

Chosen

We all want God to choose us but we terrified when we are chosen The gift He gives is not earned He planned this before you could learn To talk, walk or understand Your life has meaning Your future a purpose But Alas it’s never been about you Rather it’s about what is expected of

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a pearl of great price

A Pearl of Great Price

A Pearl of Great Price Open your mouth in parables Oh King Utter wisdom unto my ears Let my eyes see beyond the veil Let your gaze upon me fall From Heaven Without Leaven May my heart be restored To whom I have long adored. Open your hands with offering Oh Daughter Sit at the

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