April 9--Anchored

If I'm drowning here It's 'cause the waters rose. If the waters rise Then I suppose Perhaps I'm lost; I'm overwhelmed. I'm seeking grace From a higher realm Where love reminds me I am free. I need to give

April 8--Fairy Stories

Some may wish to live their days With rose-colored glasses on--a haze Of simple happiness contrived To add soft color to their lives. But sorrow sweet comes creeping in And pulls the glasses off again-- For fairy tales twist and turn Though optimists see love and yearn For life just

April 7--Messes

My life is like a hurricane And leaves of moments fly On roaring winds to settle Where streams of peace run dry. Dirt cracks, and waves of heat Rise 'round scattered ash. The pieces of debris compound Where towers of courage crash. In little ways the hurricane Devastates--and slowly.

April 6--Peace

Take the grey out of the skies; Take the sleep off of my eyes. Replace the dreary circumstance; Drive out the old--let spirits dance. Flowers readied: let them bloom; If souls will leap then give them room. It's time for dawn to break the day And wipe the

April 5--I Know

I know there's nothing good In desperate, foolish fears. I know the useless waste Of passing time in tears. I know I'm not my feelings; My worth's not found in this. I know my heart is aching For the comfort of your kiss. I