Tag: Praise
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Battlefield
This poem was first published on July 10, 2016, concerning life with mental illness. Inside this tent a battlefield,A war that rages on,voices cryout, “Give up! You’ve lost!”A whisper says, “Be Strong.”And while conflict’s barrage echoes stillinside this private place,Be not surprised, below my eyes,to see a smiling face.A warrior, wounded, battered, scarred, the stories I…
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Beautiful Death
This poem was first written and published after the loss of our 3rd child, Ezekiel Lee. Beautiful death, beautiful pain,Bringing me to my knees again.God is, God was, He’ll always be;Through my joy or in my grief.Will I dwell in darkness there?Hide my face in despair,Or through my tears, will I fall,Praising He who’s Lord…
From Ashes to Glory 