In a marathon of laps for a fool’s-gold medal,Blood hot and heart cold in the chest of a rebel.Perspective eclipsed by passion and principle,Losing control and wisdom, feeling invincible.Shame on the angry man who feels no shame!Blame’s upon him even if he’s free of all blame,For his scales balance Right and Reasonable,So when he’s inContinue reading “Angry Man”
Category Archives: Introspection
Choose & Fight
Bridle the stallion and shoe all his kicks,Saddle him and clutch as he wildly flips.Dig in your heels and for the river march,Once there be still ’til he’s finally parched.No beast becomes tame if we hide from it,So to choose to forgive and then fight for it.The battle will be hard, bet your life onContinue reading “Choose & Fight”
Against
Again, I’m so sorry, I won’t do it again, I messed up again, the same way again. I repent again so please forgive me again. Forget my sins again, once more, again. If the sin is scarlet, the again is burgundy, Crushed from all the agains that burden me. But agains will again, and againContinue reading “Against”
Introvert in Zion
What becomes of the introvert who lives in paradise? For I’m surely the most socially awkward of all acolytes. If they have no friends, do they live right on the perimeter? If they can’t do ‘normal’ is there something extracurricular? And though the feasts’ sound nice and are surely delicious, I’ll probably feel more relaxedContinue reading “Introvert in Zion”
Sophia
Beauty’s in the eye of my precious Librarian. How blind are the views of the contrarian. Her towers of books are all notes in her ballad, Ramparts of peace leaving mighty men staggered. The song of Sophia shames the orchestra. How blessed is the man who finds this chorister, For all are welcome in theContinue reading “Sophia”
Blessings
Let them be blessed with talents and skills, Opportunities, miracles, riches and fields. Let them be blessed far beyond all measure, But a walk with Him is the blessing I treasure. For if your heart’s set on learning His ways, For searching out truth and seeking His face, In this He will bless you withContinue reading “Blessings”
Home Sick
The soles of my soul are calloused and blistered, This pilgrimage is rougher and longer than pictured. One stride feels like three, three years pass like one, My golden homestead calls beyond the burning sun. I march on despondent, crushed flowers in my wake. Let the thorns have their fill, it’s only flesh they take. Continue reading “Home Sick”
Incompetent Servant
How can I praise you Lord? All my words are unworthy, My tongue’s as rough as gravel, my inkpot deserts me. Generic, formulaic and pathetic on each element, My praise surely lost among the grandeur of the eloquent. Forgive me Lord, my heart seems foreign to my tongue, So my sacrifice is blemished and yourContinue reading “Incompetent Servant”
Under the Influence
You intoxicate me, I wander aimless like a drunkard, About to choke or burst from all the joy I’ve plundered. And if so, amen, for you’re my hopeful destination, And I buckle to the fear of you exceeding expectation. A spring dances tirelessly deep within my centre, The salve of eternal life and teacher ofContinue reading “Under the Influence”
The Morning Hope Left Me
My feet feel heavy, my hands looks redundant, The day is nondescript, the sunlight reluctant. Inevitability continues to pave my path smugly, She loves to remind me she won’t end abruptly. My reflection’s just shapes, grey and contorted, The night bled me dry as my dream was aborted, Reality’s a cold mistress, her compassion’s empty,Continue reading “The Morning Hope Left Me”
Ministers
Ministers to my heart sing hidden by the trees, Flawless compositions perfectly interweaved. A caress from creation, a sonata for the soul, A delicate dance between chaos and control. Ministers to my heart, joy and peace surround you, How sullen would I be amid greenery without you. You bless all below you and praise theContinue reading “Ministers”
Majesty of Perception
A lone melody escapes the depths of darkness, The earth lies slain, the wind’s pulse heartless. Grand regiments of light march on unceasingly, But bow to the Majesty of Perception increasingly. A chorus builds hurriedly in harmonic dissonance, Green trembles shyly to pale blue’s impudence. Now all wait on edge for a glimpse of hisContinue reading “Majesty of Perception”
Speeding Ticket
Damn, a speeding ticket! The fact is I’ve earned it, What good work can ever prove I don’t deserve it? It’s not about my character but about my transgression, And boasting a clean past only bolsters my confession. What’s done is done, no matter what you do or will do, You will pay the priceContinue reading “Speeding Ticket”
Unforgiven
My friends keep my “Wanted” sign, sentiment changed, Secured in a gold frame, well-inked and still stained. As I roll back into town, I hear their friendly salutations, Like a breeze between iron bars of friendly allegations. I’ll drink what I’m given in the seat they saved for me, They skim over my travels toContinue reading “Unforgiven”
Stubborn Heart
The root of a tree supports the skyward branches, But knows not the wind or how sunshine answers. It refuses to budge and creeps without contrition, And assumes its survival is the proof of nutrition. The crooked network’s entwined beyond reason, And that’s the way it’ll stay, regardless of season. Cut down its tree, youContinue reading “Stubborn Heart”
How Weak I Am
How weak I am, how utterly pathetic, My life is a sham and probably heretic. I have nothing to bring, no skills to offer, Except feeding moths and blessing the robber. Guilt overwhelms me and I’m filled with dread, Imagining being shown who I should’ve been instead. Though within and without is the Creator’s aesthetic, Continue reading “How Weak I Am”
Grand Symphony
Every bird with music on its tongue, Collaborates in a united song, A resonation from across the blue, An endless melody composed for you. The crashing waves outline the score, The trees and wind sweep and roar. The beats of thunder, a cricket’s chirp, A grand symphony for you, from Earth. ~Poet of Ephraim
Stolen Tears
Trudging through the swap of a miry heart, Eyes lifted to pray but they fall as I start. Watching obstacles with a concentrated stare, But my feet get lighter as I stride out my prayer… …Now the order of rain has lost its counsel, And sorrow’s uprising has missed my downfall. My call for helpContinue reading “Stolen Tears”
Solace
They see me as a garbled picture, a riddle in a riddle, Or create an interpretation which is void of the middle. No one understands me, no one has ever seen, But I take solace in the fact that you do Elohim. The auditorium’s empty, my heart gives up the drum, Every measure I pourContinue reading “Solace”
Evil’s Easy
Why’s it easy to do evil? Even idleness succeeds, Like a tilled land left alone is overruled by weeds. And as an open house is soon infested with insects, So an open home’s soon bested as jealousy infects. Lies chase our first words, like a lion to his prey, Purity yields to pollution, like theContinue reading “Evil’s Easy”
Hope in your Elohim
Why are you so distant from me, O Adonai? I’ve trusted and called upon your Name haven’t I? Don’t leave me like Saul for I’d be lost without you, I feel lost right now… I don’t want to doubt you… Why are you so downcast, O my soul? Does your faith flee quickly as lifeContinue reading “Hope in your Elohim”
Abba
El Elyon who sees me and hears me when I pray, My Creator, my Elohim, my Father; Yahweh. Time is your river from its spring to its mouth, Into the sea of eternity you masterfully carved out. The strength of your arm is only matched by your promise, And no heart is hidden from yourContinue reading “Abba”
Crooked Little Branch
Crooked little branch in its private reach, Unable to learn and so unfit to teach. Shedding its leaves in the season of blossom, Unsightly, unkempt, unsynchronised begotten. Crooked little branch in his hopeful reaching, Slow in understanding and hasty in teaching. Naked of all strength whilst others are blossoming, Mercifully upheld by the one whoContinue reading “Crooked Little Branch”
Context is Everything
To talk of the fabric is to miss her gown, To examine a jewel is to miss her crown. To copy the steps is to miss her dance, To stare at the map is to miss her advance, She shows us her colours by framing our vision, And puts the music into sense, logic andContinue reading “Context is Everything”
War Within
Though I want to be selfless and plan to do good, Though I try to be obedient in every way I should, He causes me to forget or feeds me excuses, And talks of my weakness until I feel useless. Though I need to walk righteously, living just and holy, Though I crave for myContinue reading “War Within”
HaMashiach
The Son of the Almighty, the Lion of Yahudah, My Lord, my King and High Priest Yahushua. The creative Word present in the beginning, Not a grain of corruption or darkness within Him. The very image of His Father, born as a man, And took our due punishment, Elohim as a Lamb. He died asContinue reading “HaMashiach”
Yareakh
She saunters on stage with lighters raised for her, A soft encore following a loud performer. With a gown for each night worn in the same order, Taking time from us as we gain it back from her. She’s like a lighthouse slowly spinning a message, Building her glow until it becomes vestige. A queenContinue reading “Yareakh”
Tornado Alert
I’m rude and abrupt, I speak without grace, A walking tornado wearing hate as a face. Pleasantries avoid me, I chase them away, But I’m fully justified in my own twisted way. I don’t do “friendly”, I don’t do “socials”, I don’t do meet-ups, catch-ups or phone calls, I don’t do life well, I don’tContinue reading “Tornado Alert”
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