We always knew this day would come—
that life would pull us toward different paths.
Our destinations are not the same,
our ages different,
our cultures apart.
We knew we could never become one,
and yet here we stand,
having crossed so many differences
just to reach this moment.
Now the day arrives
to prepare for our physical parting,
even as our hearts remain quietly bound.
In this era of instant connection,
we choose not to blur what we had—
we choose to keep our love and trust untouched,
honoring them as they are,
as we continue along our separate journeys.
We know we can find each other anytime—
to say hello, to speak, to see one another—
and yet, for now, life has shaped circumstances
that keep us apart.
So we wait for the unfolding of our stories,
curious about the roads life will open.
Perhaps we will drift into forgetfulness,
or perhaps we will carry a gentle longing
Time alone will tell the rest of the story.
Gentle reminders to
Rely on him because he is
Always forgiving
Constantly faithful and offers
Everlasting love
Mum thought part of her has ran far away,
But it flee to take refuge in my soul.
It appears to be gone- what single weigh,
Yet succumb its weight to make razz tease whole.
Mum, I find joy in your loyal duties;
Pleasure in her sacrifices cum care-
She did walk my legs at ease in booties,
How I hope to pay back in folds so fair.
Happy big five anniversary dates birth,
Journeying mum from noise to stress with cheers...
As much as my troubling joy brings her mirth,
She doesn't want me stop that; running years...
I duly appreciate your value dad;
For these five years, your blood runs... how so glad!
All glory to the Lord on His high mountain. Power and dominion are His. Forever and ever. Hallelujah to He who sent Jesus into the world. He has overcome the world and made our way into the kingdom of heaven with joy and gladness in our hearts. He gave me the keys.
All thanks to His glory, grace and mercy. Love abound and peace for all nations who come before the throne with repentance and forgiveness. Step into the freedom. Leave the darkness behind. It’s time to stop looking back. The filthy rags are gone and leave it. Rest in fine linens chosen for the banquet. Step across the threshold and walk in His righteousness. Clean.
Spilling over His holy anointing. The darkness shall not prevail. The walls God kicks down let His light shine in the darkness as the dark can no longer be seen. Only His light remains. Clean.
The arm of God is close. His spirit is at hand. He reaches for us to deliver us into His glory. Holy holy. Break these chains. Step into freedom. Clean.
Why are you running, where is there to go?
Go far as you can, you’re still in the show
Show how bright you are, you’re not in the know
Know why you’re alive, from there you can grow
Grow roots in your Soul, freedom you bestow
Bestow deliverance, be in the flow
Flow in the Now and grace begins to show
Show to yourself there is no place to go.
12.4.25
Becky Forbes
When the petals fall, I cherish your face,
For moments don't last, always pass us by;
One day you'll be gone, oh, my heart embrace,
The flower you are, don't say goodbye.
Some prefer sweets, others a letter, but
When the petals fall, I cherish your face;
Impermanent are you, so let me glut,
Look at you, touch you, put your heart in my vase.
Everyday you wake, a new bloom in lace,
I water the grounds that carry your feet;
When the petals fall, I cherish your face,
And the scent of your hair, your skin so sweet.
If only we could bask longer this sun,
As you wilt an' wither away, I brace;
No other I wish to be with, not one,
When the petals fall, I cherish your face.
Beneath the flakes, a sense of peace
Wraps around my spirit, a wreathe
Despite the grief – encouraging, uplifting
Stirring me to breathe…
The wonder of Christmas
The miracle of Jesus’ birth
The beauty of a season
When God came to earth
Inside the snow globe, where I find peace
There is a joy, a glory sent to ease
All the shadows, the feelings that grieve
This is the moment when I fall to my knees…
Praying and praising
The One who brings grace
For every heart’s burdens
Grace that will soon erase…
Each of the shadows, each of the doubts
Leaving a music that whispers light
Over the spirit, through the stars who abide
To whisper in heaven, making everything right
The wonder of Christmas
The miracle of Jesus’ birth
The beauty of a season
When God came to earth
In my heart, roaring memories, precious
Blessing me with a gentle grace, tender
Like the spirit who taught me, from my youth
To believe in the One who is living proof…
I am someone that God chose, a child of the king
Believing in the love that only He can bring
Lifting my hands to the living king, yes – I cling
To the love that gave me a reason to sing
Oh, how often I sing…
Let the joy in my voice ring, ring, ring
Faith comes by hearing but I know the One
Who silences the darkness, whispers peace to the war
Writing my story in a blessing that never ends
Blessing me with grace that leaves me sure of Him
In my heart, I know the miracle of His love
A greater love has never been – He is the light
A light far wiser, far brighter, far more beautiful
Than anything I’ve ever known or seen,
Anything better, I could never dream
He is assuredly my everything!
Many times, my heart stands still
Listening, breathing, breaking
So certain this cancer isn’t God’s will
Knowing it is darkness that is always taking
Many times, my soul falls into fear
Whispering, murmuring, feeling
Lost among the pressures of each tear
Praying for my Savior’s precious healing
Many times, my spirit needs consoling
A blessing, a miracle, sanctification
This cancer’s hatred is so controlling
But there is a love at my foundation
Many times, my prayers are unspoken
Lost on wordless lips who need
Because of cancer, my heart is broken
But I know One who will intercede
Many times, cancer tries to write my story
Filling me with lies – dissuading light
But there is hope, awaiting me in glory
Where Jesus wins even the worst fight
DOUBT NOT HEALING GRACE
Doubt not His healing,
Doctors and nurses pray too:
Prayers fuel healing:-
The day closes with grace.
Almighty sun signs off with flamboyant artistry.
A wink and goodbye kiss.
Wordku; 5-7-5 words
AP: 3rd place 2025
Lift open to hear The tinkling sound
Of a music box dancer going round and around
Magical childhood filled with sweet things
This beautiful life that serving God brings
Little ballerina winding down now
Little girl twirling round and round
Round and round, round and round
Childhood bedroom packed up and gone
Grown up and moved out, yes she's moved on
No more scary monsters under her bed
No, now he sleeps beside her instead
How did she lose the magical way
Her dancing ballerina made it all okay
And lying awake her thoughts take
Her round and round, round and round, round and round.
Climbing silently from their bed
She looks at her reflection black blue and red
She decides to look in boxes over her head
Lifting the lid to hear the tinkling sound
Of the music box dancer going round and around
She hums along to the familiar song as her heart pounds!...
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saves a wretch like me
I once was lost but now I'm found
Was blind but now…I see
I once was lost but now I'm found...
She twirls and dances round and round
Round and round, round and round, round and round…and round.
Peace is God's reflection
Mirrored on a neighbor's face.
Love is a warming flame
That lights up a child's face.
Understanding is the fruit of listening
With wisdom’s faithful grace
Mercy doesn't sit on the sidelines
Waiting to get into the game.
(“Dreaming Gaia”, 2020, original encaustic)
I dream at night like everyone,
But there’s no escaping it,
I dream by day as well.
My night dreams are the more interesting
But my day one’s the more binding.
I have an address book of my daydream friends
After all
But that’s not something I’ve ever needed
On the other side of sleep.
In fact, it’s amazing how rarely I do some things
In my nightdream world;
Like make phone calls, write letters, surf the net
Or grocery shop.
I may drive a car, but don’t ever buy the gas.
I may be with my dogs,
But never need to feed them.
That’s what I do and what defines my day dream world.
At night the dogs come and do things unexpected
Yet perfectly understandable
Like dance on their hind legs to inaudible music
In foot deep fresh snow.
So being a human I know so much
But there are some things that I may never know.
Like, in my dreams where do I go?
Do I stay in my brain
Or do I go to some space
Where others may join me
And time is erased
Where roles are exchanged
And minds can embrace
And maybe just maybe
We’re reborn with grace.
(11/19/25)
I never knew the girl.
I only know the woman I met:
already fire, already ocean,
already the rest of my life.
Your eyes hold whole summers I never lived,
your skin keeps every place you’ve forgiven and loved.
One slow smile from you undoes me
more than any untouched dawn ever could.
You are the wine the years poured only for me:
deeper now, truer now,
impossible to rush,
impossible to forget.
I fell in love with the woman already in bloom,
and every morning I fall again,
harder,
for exactly who you are
right now.
Open your eyes.
My forever is looking at you.
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