Long Barrenness Poems
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Married and full of hope
She dressed herself for fruit
Not knowing a war raged inside
And the enemy had taken valuable loot
Year after year she waited
As many celebrated life they'd produced
While she sat on the lonely pew
Cursing the god who let her be abused
Working with families who had no value
For the children they brought into this world
She got the sentence of death
As the greatest sorrow to a woman, unfurled
No children would ever be housed
In the womb of a raped child
The infection in her tubes
Spread like weeds, consuming life in the wild
....green pasture
Questions arose, and accusations flew
To THE god who knew
....barrenness
Unwanted, and now, unfruitful
What could this woman offer to her king
Except remnants in 12 baskets
That she can't bring to release, in the desperate cling
To touch, to hold, to see, to experience
The joy of a nursing baby
So, in the middle of the night
She ventured faith on the wings of a maybe
He heard! He answered with a yes
And gave her productive tubes
That carried His breath of life
For the opportunity to prove
...He is Daddy God
.....and she is His daughter
Written by Trudy Schrader on 05-09-2019
Note: the sorrow of barrenness is deep and abiding, but is grace is eternal :)
May 30 Heart for God Bible Meditations Based on Esther 1-5
Key Verse – Esther 2:9 And the maiden pleased him, and she obtained kindness of him; and he speedily gave her her things for purification, with such things as belonged to her, and seven maidens, which were meet to be given her, out of the king's house: and he preferred her and her maids unto the best place of the house of the women.
HEART THAT OBTAINS KINDNESS OF GOD
Our heart obtains kindness of God for our soul’s delight
Midst humanistic insight
As well as secular intellectual height…
Thus, we need Him always throughout our holy fight.
Our heart obtains kindness of God for our forgiveness and cleansing
Midst worldly displeasing
As well as devastating transgressing…
Thus, we need Him always throughout our worshipful praising.
Our heart obtains kindness of God for our faith’s maturity
Midst weakening uncertainty
As well as vexing insecurity…
Thus, we need Him always throughout our glorious eternity.
Our heart obtains kindness of God for our renewal and revival
Midst backsliding arrival
As well as wearying survival…
Thus, we need Him always throughout our righteous revival.
Our heart obtains kindness of God for our ministry involvement
Midst downgrading sentiment
As well as worldly enticement…
Thus, we need Him always throughout our prudent improvement.
Our heart obtains kindness of God for our spiritual fruitfulness and productiveness
Midst threatening barrenness
As well as destructive slothfulness…
Thus, we need Him always throughout our effective servanthood’s industriousness.
Our heart obtains kindness of God for our victory in running the Christian race
Midst attacking disgrace
As well as transgression’s trace…
Thus, we need Him always throughout our prayerful service-brace.
May 30, 2026
October 29 Scripture Meditations Based on Romans 7-9
Key Verses– Romans 7:24-25 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.
MY GOD, THANK YOU FOR DELIVERING ME
Thank You for delivering me from sin’s penalty
Enabling my soul to have divine nature’s identity
Forever saved for heavenly eternity
Never bound to hell of anguish-perpetuity.
Thank You for delivering me from penalty’s condemnation
Enabling my heart to enjoy spiritual liberation
Forever freed to involve in purposeful vocation
Never imprisoned in sinfulness of sorrowful destruction.
Thank You for delivering me from condemnation’s entanglement
Enabling my faith to experience Your empowerment
Forever privileged to be upheld for ministry engagement
Never smashed with guilt of frustration-discouragement.
Thank You for delivering me from entanglement’s hardship
Enabling my mind to submit to Your leadership
Forever blessed to be called for praise-driven worship
Never tied around crises of worldly partnership.
Thank You for delivering me from hardship’s torture
Enabling my vision to realize Your perfection-posture
Forever delighted to be charged for victorious adventure
Never knocked down by pressures of persecution-gesture.
Thank You for delivering me from torture’s fruitlessness
Enabling my energy to depend on Your mightiness
Forever blissful to be settled for stewardship-progressiveness
Never depressed against unproductivity of vain barrenness.
Thank You for delivering me from fruitlessness’ suffering
Enabling my services to seek Your ministering
Forever glad to be a part of faithful life-rearing
Never nailed upon slothfulness of selfishness-bearing.
There is a darkness in my life,
a forecast of torrential rain that drowns my heart with sorrow,
and its gloom clouds my mind,
washing away any hope for tomorrow,
This darkness overshadows me,
eclipsing whatever light that remains within my soul,
and the more I try to fight it,
the less I feel in control,
Tears spill onto my cheeks,
tracing the outlines of a smile seldom shown,
as I sit alone in this cave of a home,
hidden from the world and hardening like stone,
It's as if I'm dying inside,
trapped within the confines of an epidermis tomb,
while my cries for help echo through the barrenness of my existence,
resonating with apprise of my impending doom,
But in this aphotic zone in the depths of my core,
my words are a sconce on the walls of my heart,
illuminating the halls of my soul,
so that others may navigate their way through the dark.
October 10 Scripture Meditations Based on John 1-2
Key Verse – John 1:43 The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.
MY GOD, THANK YOU FOR FINDING ME
Thank You for finding me from sinfulness’ pit
Against transgressions’ peril by Your salvation-writ
To bring me toward biblical truth’s wit
So that I can stay in Your will, spiritually lit.
Thank You for finding me from worldliness’ entanglement
Against humanism’s trap by Your redemption-settlement
To carry me toward gracious provisions’ contentment
So that I can value Your involvement for my commitment.
Thank You for finding me from selfishness’ limelight
Against stardom’s quest by Your sanctification-might
To pull me toward heavenly kingdom’s height
So that I can seek Your righteousness that lets my testimony to be bright.
Thank You for finding me from pride’s tower
Against haughtiness’ competition by Your calling power
To drive me toward submissive trust’s corner
So that I can surrender to Your plan, molding my virtuous manner.
Thank You for finding me from hardship’s jungle
Against struggles’ rigors by Your character-example
To push me toward fervent prayerfulness’ mettle
So that I can cling to Your strength making my faith to be able.
Thank You for finding me from backsliding’s wilderness
Against coldness’ death by Your revival-earnestness
To keep me toward repentant heart’s blessedness
So that I can turn to Your mercy, magnifying my gladness.
Thank You for finding me from fruitlessness’ captivity
Against barrenness’ misery by Your sufficiency-bounty
To gear me toward diligent labour’s productivity
So that I can glorify Your name, along my joyous sincerity.
October 10, 2022
Color my thoughts in burgundy laughter,
Place your hand on my heaviest
Graves, those that winter in my depression,
Kiss away the buttery jonquils of spring
Erasing winter’s frosty promises
With hope that comes from seeing
The freedom of lavender, pink and scarlet
Tulips posing beneath an azure sky
Meant to destroy the demons of cold
Weather, where silence is summoned
By clouds in silver, passing by
Dancing silhouettes of deliverance
Posing as enchanted fairies,
Inspirations in emerald hues, lasting
Blues and lavender truth – echoing
Musical whispers in the presence
Haunting joys who speak of hopes,
Uncovered beneath the layers of frozen
Silvery breathes, healing both
The summer’s caress and the barrenness
Where forests who glimpse the meaning
Beneath a boneyard, cemetery quests
For melancholic urges formed
In the autumn leaves, trees vibrating
Pulsing with magic that is bold,
Brilliant in blushes so alive they boast
Promising the heart, the soul
To wash away every dark thought
With crimson kindness and forever
Gentling the songs who resonate
Along the powerful rains who pour out
Memories and blessings, both
Aware of the faith it takes to reassure
Dreams that there is the timelessness
In the forest, the wings of fairies
Woodsy scents, plants
Blending grace with lasting thanks
For the beautiful that comes
To those who know that this prayer
Is the mystery who lights up
Passionate, praise – faith
With the shades of astonishment
Found inside the heart who believes,
The summertime abides
Beneath the wonders discovered
In souls who need to see
That even the wintertime can bring
Such glorious grace, the seeing
Behind the secret joys
Into the music of hope and peace,
The song that abides inside
Those who sincerely believe!
September 6 Scripture Meditations Based on Zechariah 9-14
Key Verse – Zechariah 9:15 The LORD of hosts shall defend them…
MY GOD, THANK YOU FOR DEFENDING ME
Thank You for defending me against persecution
With Your assurance of salvation
That’s secured by Your protection
Making me strong midst sinfulness’ affliction.
Thank You for defending me against sorrow
With Your cheerfulness’ glow
That’s available with Your joy so thorough
Making me glad midst uncertainty of tomorrow.
Thank You for defending me against reproaches
With Your truth of devotion-searches
That’s ready every time Your Word preaches
Making me repentant midst correction as Your reproof teaches.
Thank You for defending me against hypocrisy
With Your standard of service-fervency
That’s achievable by Your mercy
Making me purposeful midst worldliness’ complacency.
Thank You for defending me against barrenness
With Your work of fruitfulness
That’s productive by Your faithfulness
Making me diligent midst slothfulness’ destructiveness.
Thank You for defending me against discouragement
With Your exhortation of contentment-fulfillment
That’s excellent by Your commitment
Making me dedicated midst backsliding’s enticement.
Thank You for defending me against unbelief
With Your wisdom of guidance giving ignorance-relief
That’s perfect by Your knowledge as Sovereign Chief
Making me settled midst doubtfulness’ grief.
September 6, 2022
Memories dwell
within low spirits over-
whelmed by suppressed
feelings and unspoken
thoughts that accumulate
into a small ounce
poison juice.
My father craved it,
My mother hates it,
My older brother became
lost in it.
I for one nor hate, craved, or felt lost,
I followed the smell and it lured
me with its delicate scent
and harmless manner.
a sip of its warm
flavor coated
my drained throat,
the taste is somewhat
bittersweet, but
its flames bursts
as it hits
my stomach,
its fragrance strengthens
its resolve causing
my head to spin
in illusive traction,
my body burns
to a hundred degrees,
the intensity latches
onto my lungs
like a bloodsucking
parasite rejuvenating
what's left.
While gasping for air,
I lose consciousness,
blurred vision,
echoes strum
against the walls,
I fall barely holding on,
while whispers travel
along my ears,
as its voice ascends
slowly,
I catch a glimpse
at the shot glass filled
with barrenness,
a once detailed portrait
is now the remains
of a youthful shadow.
September 16 Scripture Meditations Based on Matthew 19-20
Key Verses– Matthew 20:28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
MY GOD, THANK YOU FOR MINISTERING UNTO ME
Thank You for ministering unto me with Your divine healing
By Your salvation toward my soul redemption’s sealing
Indeed making me whole from sin-afflictive spoiling
For spiritual endeavour of gracious dealing.
Thank You for ministering unto me with Your tender mercy
By Your correction against my laxity and complacency
Indeed disciplining me from indolence-persistency
For fruitful service of diligent fervency.
Thank You for ministering unto me with Your ready assistance
By Your help despite my soul stubbornness and resistance
Indeed reaching out to me from transgression-distance
For sweet relationship of committed stance.
Thank You for ministering unto me with Your gentle compassion
By Your love midst my apathy and transgression
Indeed forgiving me from complaint-reaction
For joyful worship of grateful satisfaction.
Thank You for ministering unto me with Your good kindness
By Your righteousness over my arrogance and selfishness
Indeed perfecting me iniquity-barrenness
For Christ-like character of virtuous blessedness.
Thank You for ministering unto me with Your cheerful care
By Your gladness along my need and welfare
Indeed brightening me gloominess-scare
For blissful disposition of mirth-filled share.
Thank You for ministering unto me with Your great comfort
By Your faithfulness beyond my grief and retort
Indeed encouraging me from frustration-resort
For revival-flamed commitment of praise-worthy report.
September 16, 2022
Indeed blest to do well with zest
Nourished beyond existence-best
Delighting in pursuing sublime quest
Endeavoring for joyous victorious crest
Exercising faith, vanquishing doubt’s pest
Dear heart of mine dwells serenely in God’s nest.
Blooming despite barrenness’ test
Lovely while looking graciously dressed
Exuberant every day, gratitude is expressed
Sharing gifts of mercy and peace toward the rest
Triumphant* life keeps on reaching-out, indeed blest.
*2Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
April 15, 2025
3rd place, "Write Eleven Beautiful Lines" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 4/16/2025