Regina Mcintosh Poet Free verse

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Faithfulness

I came from hope, faith and love
There was a twinkle in my Granny’s eyes
A gentleness in my Mama’s smile
Genius in the family who survived
On the promise of a grace that abides

I came from seekers, believers
There was wisdom in their favor
A silence that whispered freedom
Listening for the words that embraced
Away each heartbreak, each shadow

I came from colors, vibrant and bold,
Feelings so alive they were laughing, savoring
Each emotion, every sparkle of a tear
Each smile, every giggle, even the prayers
Fading into the comforting rhythm of raindrops

I came from pleas for direction, correction
From promises in scriptures, read by minds
Who were tempted and tried, revealing truths
Inspiring all the wonder inside, the beauty
Kindness that would never betray the soul

I came from risking dreams so that joy might be
Shimmering like the stardust sighs, singing
Mystery, caressing hearts with sensitivity
Blessing wishes, ambitions, aspirations who plead
For the chance to bring peace to every belief

I came from owning my ideas, seeing reality
As the time when I would give back to society
Pieces of light, reflecting, amazed and gazing
Like the sun and moon, wonderful and beautiful
Thriving with a sense of assurance, abiding sagacity

I came from the heart of a mountain family
Who worked and smiled and decided that life
Is a rich and vibrant hue of silent flourishing
Blooms like roses opening to the wonders of light
Pouring out over their delicate, dewy insight

I came from people who know that real love
Doesn’t come from romantic confrontations,
Material blessings or some important title – 
It doesn’t survive the darkness because of desire
And it isn’t inspired by fading external beauty!

REAL LOVE comes from being filled with HIM
The ONE who died on a cross because of sin
	… and gave each of us the chance to believe 
		…  so our spirits would forever live
In the presence of a Savior who assures us we can give…
Back to this world – the assurance of HIM!

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Bill Baker July 22, 2022 at 3:54 PM Unique way of expressing where you came from and the faith that grew from that way of life. Happy you found Him and found the Light, Gina. Thanks for sharing Him with us through your poetry. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill