I’m tired of fighting; allow me to stare And behold my beautiful Beloved I’m tired of striving; allow me to rest Restore my soul by still waters Lead me on those righteous paths Wage war against my worrying Remind me of the truths I know Guide me gracefully through the gate … Continue reading Restore My Soul
Give Me the Dirt By Audrey Perry For years they tried to take my Kingdom Forcing their way with guilt and shame Convincing all my little ones: “Work hard, remove your shame!” Brick by brick they covered my law With the dos and don’ts of their pride They patted their backs and padded their pockets … Continue reading “Give Me the Dirt”
You say you know me, but do you? You say you’re my “friend.” You keep using that word, but I don’t think you understand. Follower… kind of… sometimes. You can’t see me sitting here, I know. You see my “highlight reel.” You see what I “like.” You see some of my “comments.” You know, I … Continue reading Do You Know Me?
She lives in her home with a white elephant,Submissive, respectful, hushed, reverent. She wearies herselfTrying to tidy the room,Distraction might helpShe so wrongly assumes. So she paints the walls to keep herself busy,This role now defines her, but it’s making her dizzy. Told to cater and serve himBlind to all the destruction,Its presence alone, howeverCauses … Continue reading The Whitewashed Elephant Grave
In the middle of this mess I stand, holding down this ground we’ve gained, Praying that in the midst of it all these kids would feel something more than just pain. I knew from the beginning that my heart would break a thousand times, But I knew then that each one was worth it, And I remind myself I … Continue reading In the Middle of this Mess
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