The Rebirth

She sits staring into space
Lost in thought, clothed in misery
Life meaningless, without purpose
Another bottle she opens to drown
Another puff she takes wondering
“Will he come home today?”
the loneliness worse, seems hopeless!

Where can she find rest?
Her soul troubled, spirit broken
A thought in mind, plan forming
End it all and rest, she reasons;
“Come to me and rest” a whisper
She wonders, then ignores

“I love you” another whisper
Suddenly, warmth surrounds
Her chains broken, she sobs releasing
Burdens lifted, joy, her spirit bubbling
Her heart renewed, hope established
She is re-birthed!

My Love

True love reaches out as demonstrated by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; For while we were yet sinners He died for us.

            Your heart was bleeding
            The wound needed treatment
            You were restless and troubled
            Your anger, held in,
             threatened like a volcano
             lying dormant;
            Bitterness held you captive
            blind to all around!

            I sought you out, pursuing
            Like a young lover, I endeared
            enticing you with perfumed words
            I made you feel worthy and needed
            reaching deep in your spirit
           Where your heart was locked
            safe and secured against hope.

            I opened it so gently with
            My alluring aroma of hope
            I melted the lock with tender
            mercy healing the wound with
            The balm that last, my love!

My Lord, My Lover

Hopeless and fearful
In the pit, forsaken
Broken and alone
You whispered, gently
“Come to me and rest”

In my pain, doubting
I walked away;
You followed, whispering
Melting down my barriers
Your word, my path

You picked me up
Reaching down the valley
Where broken I lay
cleansing me with water so pure
Your love, endearing and fulfilling

You loved me in my darkness
Regardless of my failures
In spite of my weaknesses
Continuously faithful and available
Directing and lighting my path

You Sustained me with hope
Merciful and compassionate
Freely pouring out your grace
My lord, My Lover, You are!