Our Shadow
Is Our Witness
Miracle Man
10/31/2024
Our shadows are mere reflections of our being,
not something that just appears on a sunny day.
They influence what others think and are seeing,
and often they form opinions that always stay.
In our shadows, the unknown to us, may repose,
Observing each thing we say, and what we're doing.
Then to another, a tongue will quickly disclose,
making known to others the path we're pursuing.
Categories:
making known, how i feel,
Form: Quatrain
The first time in my life I cried for help
was the first time I found I’ve only myself
Never before had reached for someone
Never thought I reach there’d be no one
I told my problems they didn’t believe
I stayed silent feeling a grieved
When I spoke again they didn’t listen
Assured they knew what I was missing
Stay silent to avoid making known
acceptance found in being alone
they saw a difference but unknown
I had no one except my own
Treated me like I was an attention seek
so I stay quiet getting weak
they missed my point on repeat
now a lost soul forever bleak
When before that time did I need anyone
justify abuse I’d receive from everyone
they say they were good and I went weird
yet they didn’t know why I disappeared
They seem to have messed my head for life
left writing these lines to making it right
where’s my children where’s my wife
My closest people pushed me to this life
Thank you thank you
I hope fate thanks you
the first time you need anyone
I hope fate give you a bloody hard thank you
Categories:
making known, anger,
Form: Rhyme
Expression!
The deep feelings of one’s heart are now revealed
As all eyes and ears stand attentive to see and hear
Displayed emotions opened, no longer concealed
When conveying of thoughts bring us no more fear
This manifest light upon one’s face to show their desire
Squeezing out that voice silenced for so many years
Making known our inmost burdens burning with fire
Revealing this intimacy of heart, hoping everyone hears
Oh, this great need to open our souls to be read
With phrases and words to explain how we feel
Oh, the glorious blessing, having not fear nor dread
In expressing ourselves to enjoy such a liberating thrill
Categories:
making known, desire, inspiration, meaningful, perspective,
Form: Enclosed Rhyme
GLASS HOUSES
We all live in glass houses,
Yet we all have a rock in our hands,
Why don't we mind our own businesses,
and just love our fellow man.
Why gaze at the mote in your neighbor's eye,
when the one in our own is so grand?
The same judgement we judge of our brother beside us,
will be the same judgement we'll meet again.
So take thought before slinging that boomerang,
Heed a warning that I'm making known.
Don't go throwing rocks at glass houses,
when you're living in one of your own.
Categories:
making known, conflict, judgement, people,
Form: Rhyme
I stand alone
Amidst a glow you may know
My heart beating
Soul soft
As if a flake of snow
Having released weight of pain
Thats taken its toll
I feel light in body and mind
I continue to grow
Memories overcome me
Making known feelings flow
Yet held back
As if confronted
By the best scarecrow
I've climbed lifes mountains
Yet still
My heart beats slow
Calm yet radiant
Gazing upon valleys of hope below
Standing proud
High
As if on a perfect merlot
Intoxicated by hope
Seeking refuge in future
I shall not forgo
Inhaling new life
Releasing this feather
Representing a lifetime of pain
I hereby let go
Categories:
making known, adventure, encouraging, happiness, inspirational,
Form: Free verse
Your becoming such a riddle
And I am stuck in the middle
Not knowing what you might do
When I confess my love for you
You keep me on accelerate
With a very fast heart rate
Hoping that you will believe
There is no way I’d deceive
The love that I’m now making known
Through hidden feelings that have grown
From a spark into a fire
You're my only true desire
Your in my thoughts every minute
Improving my world with you in it
Nothing will ever compare
With a love that is so rare
My whole life has now been filled
With the task of trying to build
A solid strong love for our future
One that I will always nurture
With each second of dedication
I give you with no hesitation
Hoping that this sweet appeal
Of my love can help us heal
All the passion trapped inside
That you no longer have to hide
Categories:
making known, love, passion, relationship, romantic,
Form: Rhyme
God has revealed His mystery
to His children living here below
redemption to us He's given
our sins been dealt a death blow
We have been redeemed from sin
through the blood of God's own son
on Calvary's cross, He paid our price
where the great transaction was done
Forgiveness to us been given
all our transgressions dealt with
such is His grace given so free
all of these riches no myth
God has lavished upon us
with such wisdom and insight
His glorious mercy and goodness
revealing this gospel so bright
The mystery of His will
revealed in His perfect purpose
which in Christ been set forth
who paid for our purchase
AUTHOR NOTES: 'In him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ'.
Ephesians ch. 1 vs 7-9 (ESV)
Categories:
making known, bible, god, mystery, spiritual,
Form: Rhyme
Life is a delicate gift; a thing of beauty: precious and glorious-
A gem of insurmountable value; an event to be celebrated; a joyous moment in time.
Life is a blessing, ordained by All Mighty God, sustained and coming forth, emanating from
HIS existence.
His Breathe is Life; And thus Life is HIM.
Life is because He is, was and forever will be.
Life is Eternal; everlasting, never-ending; always in active motive.
Life is the God-light that shines-
Illuminizing the World, magnifying, making known His beauty and wondrous works; therefore,
ENJOY IT! GLORY IN IT! CELEBRATE IT!
It's yours! It's mine!
Today, forever and always.
Categories:
making known, life
Form: Free verse
Every where I look, I see
Children in wander spree;
Under the rays of burning sun,
Searching for a piece
Of love, not given to them;
Let their voices be heard,
If indeed, we care
Let's act together!
Voices of angels in thin cry;
No one bothers to listen,
'Cos everybody's busy,
Making known for fame;
Leaving them in vain
In exchange for selfish gain;
As they scrounge, for living!
Really, what awaits them?
If, we do just nothing;
They'll surely die,
Which, I won't let it happen;
For I was, once, like them!
Categories:
making known, childhood, life, sad,
Form: Free verse