* PoEtRy Of a TeStImOnY- Part One*

A compilation of poems written during my journey to know the Lord. God willing, I would love to write them all in a book someday...

~ As I came to know you better...my heart was left an open door...and then, you filled it~

* Broken *
My reflection winks at me with my own eyes,
I’ve always known I couldn’t tell myself lies
And for just a glimmer,
I think I can fight her
That girl staring back at me in the mirror,
But the water only washes away dirt,
Not guilt, not anger, not desire
So what am I to do,
When water doesn’t kill the fire?
The droplets dripping off the face of disgrace,
I need to get out of this place
My reflection reaches out to lock the door,
But in an instant, the mirror is shattered on the floor
Good, I couldn’t take her anymore
Though I should have gotten to know her well,
I leave, and step over the broken pieces of myself…

* Point Blank Range *
Pointed like a knife, Sharp and right
Who turned off the light?
Tossing during the quiet night,
Uneasy is blessed with a guilty conscience
Deep in the chest, of the innocent
Point blank range,
Corrupt and deranged
Need to start a new page
But their all full
Like a sheep with no wool
Out of water,
I guess I'm a fish
That doesn't mean I can't still wish
Curled up in a ball of love,
Praying to the one above
Feeling the familiarity
Notice the insecurity
Stab it in the center,
Then everything will be better...

* Sorrow For Supper *
Face down on the plate is a decision
Didn't like the taste of that last mistake,
So why incorporate it in the diet again?
Didn't feel good going through the system,
Need to digest this for a better reason
Swallow the hollowness,
Chew through the harsh bone of defeat
Take a deep breath...
This is going to be one heck of a feast

* Replay*
Young rebels,
Dropping like pebbles
Creating ripple,
To hide their troubles
Unconditional substances,
Causing them to rush in
And be swallowed by their sins
Lost in the cause,
Trying to put life on pause
But it's stuck on forward
Fast moving toward,
The end of it all
Hit rewind, to replay
How they fall...

* Dealer *
I've been dealt many hands,
As Jesus holds the deck
They fumble in my grasp,
Look at me, I'm a wreck
but I know this is good for me,
So I have no regret
Faith, check
I got that in my heart
May not seem like much,
But it's a start...

* Full Circle *
Sad to think,
When a baby is born,
How long will it be,
Before their life is torn?
Innocent eyes stare up for answers,
As we look down with more questions
Everyone is guessing,
But picture it as a blessing
Circle of circumstances,
Like a ballerina dancing
Tip toe back to the beginning,
Take a leap to the end,
Yet once again…