Stand Still

You face every day

While trying to find your way

You grapple with doubt

That things will work out

You’ve been shamed

You’ve been defamed

You’ve scorned

Had your heart torn

You’ve gotten lost

Without knowing the cost

You’ve prayed for strength

While talking with God at length

You’ve wondered what’s in stone

Thought you were all alone

You’ve been down

Had your smile turned to a frown

You’ve longed for a home

Where your soul can roam

You’ve longed for an encouraging word

That deserves to be heard

Until you learned to stand still

Trust God

Then offer a wink and nod

You’ve fallen far

While trying to heal every scar

You’ve longed to be free

Wondered what’s meant to be

You’ve wondered when your purpose

Would rise to the surface

You’ve tried to smile

Even laugh a little while

You’ve thought about the past

Wondered if you’d last

You’ve searched for peace

Your heart won’t release

You’ve tried to dream

Strange as it may seem

You’ve searched for a hand to hold

Wondered if your story would be told

You’ve wondered if your journey

Is meant for you only

You’ve wondered what’s for you

As you tried to change your view

Until you learned to stand still

And trust God

With a wink and nod

Wine And Roses

We share our days

In a million ways

As we love

We thank heaven above

We look in each other’s eyes

Only to find a wonderful surprise

God sends a sign

That everything is fine

We fulfill our purpose

As it rises to the surface

God fills us to the core

Before He offers us more

Faith makes us see

We’re truly meant to be

Our hearts beat as one

We see what God has done

We hold each other close

Cause our bond matters most

Every moment is real

Too difficult to conceal

We have a treasure

We cherish beyond measure

All our dreams

Make us burst at the seams

As we do our love dance

We celebrate our romance

Knowing we’ll tell our story

In all God’s glory

We ignore our naysayers

As we say our prayers

Cause God is with us

In Him we trust

We plant seeds

That lead to good deeds

Our love rest in a home

Where our souls can roam

We share a smile

That last a little while

We move without fear

We hold our faith near

One tender kiss

Is hard to resist

One tender touch

Means so much

We look straight ahead

Without an ounce of dread

And we strike a few poses

With wine and roses

Broken Wings

October 22, 2024

Broken Wings

You’ve faced every day

Wondering how to make a way

You’ve been shamed

You’ve been defamed

You’ve been scorned

Had your heart torn

You’ve gotten lost

Wondering at what cost

You’ve looked straight ahead

While filled with dread

You’ve wondered what’s in stone

Thought you were all alone

You’ve searched for peace

Your heart can’t release

You’ve longed for the love

That comes from heaven above

You’ve fallen far

While trying to heal every scar

You’ve said a prayer

Wondering if God is there

You’ve looked at the past

Wondered how long you’d last

Watch what prayer brings

God will heal your broken wings

You’ve had a soul

That longs to be made whole

You’ve tried to smile

Even laugh a little while

You’ve grappled with doubt

That things will work out

You’ve tried to see

What’s truly meant to be

You’ve searched for purpose

Before it rose to the surface

You’ve lost your voice

Before beginning to rejoice

You’ve longed for a home

Where your soul can roam

You’ve wondered if your journey

Was meant for you only

You’ve longed for an encouraging word

That deserves to be heard

You’ve had a broken heart

Didn’t know where to start

Watch what prayer brings

God will heal your broken wings

When You Came Along

When you came along

My love began to grow

More than anyone would know

You gave me peace

My heart won’t release

Every moment became real

Too difficult to conceal

You held me close

Like I matter most

You opened my eyes

To a wonderful surprise

You helped me stand

With one touch of your hand

You gave me strength

When we talked at length

You revealed what’s in stone

You never left me alone

You gave me a purpose

Before it rose to the surface

You made me smile

Laugh a little while

And you made me see

We were meant to be

When you came along

All my days

Were filled with your loving ways

You filled my soul

You made me whole

I felt a touch

That meant so much

You gave me a kiss

I simply couldn’t resist

We shared a journey

Meant for two only

You put a move on my heart

Right from the start

You turned me around

Put me on solid ground

I felt your affection

I had your protection

I began to sing

With the joy you bring

God’s word rang true

With the things you do

I saw a treasure

I cherish beyond measure

And right or wrong

Things changed when you came along