Life's Cycle

In the early morning hours,
the dew softly kisses you awake.

During the heat of the afternoon,
the breeze lifts your spirits high.

As the sun sets in spledid color,
the moon rises to wish you good night.

So it is in the cycle of life,
that daylight fades into night.

A Sprinkling of Petals

A sprinkling of petals
fall to the ground,
with hushed tones,
and shattered dreams.

A sprinkling of petals
fall to the ground,
with soft moans,
and secrets left untold.

A sprinkling of petals
fall to the ground,
with silent tears,
for a child gone before their time.

A sprinkling of petals
swept away by the breeze,
but never from our memories.
December 1999

Poems

Years ago I started writing poetry to release some of my frustrations and feelings. I kept writing through different writing conferences I attended as a teacher. But, I really haven't shared my writing. This week, I started thinking about sharing on my blog. It makes me a little nervous and self conscious. I don't know how people do this for a living. I wonder what if people laugh or think what I've written is stupid or corny. So I am going to put myself out there and just do it. Please don't tell me if you think my poems and short pieces are weird.

In Christ I am everything
I'm not within myself
In Him I'm strong and confident
Apart from Him I'm weak and afraid
In Him I'm beautiful and graceful
Apart from Him I'm plain and akward
In Him I'm able to love the unloveable
Apart from Him I shy away from those who are different
In Him I'm caring and kind
Apart from Him I'm callous and harsh
In Him I'm giving and obedient
Apart from Him I'm selfish and defiant
In Him I'm all things
Apart from Him I am nothing
November 2003