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Forever Two In Love

Forever Two in Love  
                  
                 Come away with me on golden steed 
                             to places of the heart
                     We'll ride upon the back of one
                           to the land of no depart
                      Forever basking in the warmth
                           from crimson sun above
                    To frolic on the shores of peace 
                       and bathe ourselves in love
                  The sands we place our feet upon
                          will be of purest white
                       Free of worry, free of pain
                     as our souls traverse in flight 
                 You take me there on lightest wings
                         two souls meld into one
                  My very thoughts becoming yours
                         our new life has begun
                   Lord guard us from the enemy
                         we pray in Jesus name
                   Protect our union by your grace
                       to never bring you shame
                    United with the blessings from 
                            the Father up above
                 And the world will slowly fade away;
                             forever two in love


                            Janice Elaine Smith
                              January 4, 2009

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Safe At Home

When I closed my eyes and fell asleep in the premature hours of dawn
I never dreamed Your face would be
The next I’d look upon
My vehicle came to rest against the square concrete pylon
And those who found me declared to all
“It appears as though he’s gone”
They said I had the look of peace upon my face so fair
And in my lap my hands were laid
As if God placed them there
Just underneath those hands of mine my Gummy Bears were found
How is it that they rested there
And were not tossed around
You chose for me the greatest dad and mother one could have
And my sister; she’s so beautiful
Will you hold her for me Dad
For all of those that knew me knew how much I loved the game
But they also knew I loved you Lord
And someday you’d call my name
I’m grateful that I prayed the prayer to receive you in my heart
Now I know for sure that heaven is real
And we two shall never part
My final game was played that day as I heard you say “well done”
I ran into my dwelling place
Where I’m truly “safe at home”

Dedicated to RJ Ledesma jr who was called from this earth much to soon. May you rest in the Lord's care till we see you again. October 29, 1992 - September 24, 2011

Copyright © Janice Smith | Year Posted 2013

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Crimson Walls

I awaken from this peaceful slumber and shake
myself to empty my eyes of the sleep that has resided there.
As my eyelids slowly open they are met with the
most brilliant crimson that I could ever imagine.
A scarlet so pure that I’m sure I have
never before experienced its color,
never seen anything so soothing;
for in its hues I find a warmth and peace
that has never touched this heart of mine.
As I rise to my feet I’m relaxed by the
tranquility that I feel in my heart.
The walls that are before me glisten with that warmth and brilliance.
As I move about I recognize that there are
no doors or windows in my new surroundings.
Nevertheless, I feel no fear of entrapment or threat
for I am secure by the presence that I feel around me;
a reassurance that all is at harmony within my heart and soul.
But I have to ask myself, where am I and what has brought
me to this place of enchantment? While I ponder that question
something speaks to my heart, not in 
audible words as spoken by an orator
but something revealed to me through my spirit
as if whispered from your spirit to mine.
Oh yes, now I understand what is being
conveyed to me through this awareness.
I have awakened within the confines of your heart.
Now there is no way out and I shall be forever grateful,
and what better place to be than here.
 
        
Janice Elaine Smith
April 1, 2009

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Pondering Forgiveness

To truly forgive is more than just 
                        a few words off the tongue
                     More important are the actions 
                        that so loudly then are sung
                   What is forgiveness and who has 
                      found this action of the heart
                That shapes the spirit of the bitter one 
                       in whom those feelings start
                     A lifetime of misery is in store 
                      if you cannot shake the past
                 When those that enter into your life 
                               will truly never last
                For the memories of a love gone bad 
                          will haunt the very soul
               And cause you to refuse to live your life; 
                                   it takes its toll
             The heart will grow more calloused towards 
                             the ones who enter in
                    And ugly words will soon ensue
                           to build the walls within
                     A parting of the ways will then 
                            give in to hanging on
                     Thus causing pain and agony; 
                   another loved one now has gone

A life's lesson for those of us that have a hard time forgiving. 

Janice Elaine Smith
February 15, 2009

Copyright © Janice Smith | Year Posted 2009


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