More than a thought

I was feeling out of sorts the other day and true to my quirks I wrote "dreams". That would have been the end of it had I not seen the story of a 14 year old who took his life. I caught myself wishing I had met Jamey before he gave in to the voices of hate that clawed their way in. Hopelessness is a terrible thing, it can consume thoughts as quickly as the humming birds' wings flutter. It is so important that we weigh our words and supersede our actions with thought and it is even more important for us to teach that to our children....in honor of a life gone too soon, I am re posting "wingless angel" along with the poem "dreams". May we learn and grow daily.

Dreams

I used to dream
As vast as the blue of sky
As bright as the stars on high
I used to dream...

Wishing though I could not see

Hoping it was meant to be
For a greater woman be
Me a stronger self in she

I’d hold my breath
And take it in
The air that burned so deep within
I used to dream

In darkness of the night so still

Beyond my cries
Beyond my ills
I prayed so many times before
Praying till I prayed no more

I used to hold out for the when

And hold out still again and again
I used to dream

But now the night knows not that spark

That flickered in my childish heart
What started with a thought so meek
No longer for sweet dreams I seek

I used to dream
I used to dream…

Deo Volente

September 25, 2011

Wingless Angel

Rise up wingless Angel

forget your worries and your fears
The time has come to close the book
and wipe away those tears

Rise up wingless Angel

it’s the day for us to part
All the memories, precious moments
Safely wrapped up in my heart

Rise up wingless Angel

set your sights for yonder shore
Though you’re hurting, not deserting
Love you still and evermore

Rise up wingless Angel

head toward the greatest blue
You’ve accomplished everything
that you were put on Earth to do

Rise up wingless Angel

start your journey to the light
Take your place among the stars
so we can visit you at night

Rise up wingless Angel

must ascend now, don’t you cry
You’ve written your great story
now it’s time to say goodbye

Rise up wingless Angel

To that place up in the sky
Take those wings…
you’ve surely earned them,
now it’s time, sweet Angel fly.

Deo Volente

November 9, 2007

Fear

I made a trip not long ago
My heart a beating drum
I faced the faces that were there
to do what should be done

Fear poked me, shook me, shouting so…

you foolish woman see!
and shaken though I might have been
God’s glory was to be…

He took me gently by the hand

and said; It’s time to fight!
Then just as fierce as fear had been…
it cowardly took flight.

Deo Volente

September 9, 2011

http://deosview.blogspot.com/2011/09/to-god-be-glory.html

In translation... A walk to remember

A walk to remember...

Tis you sweet wind that takes me there

I feel your touch and know you care
You reached into this soul of start
and built it up with all your heart

Sweet voice of wind that loves the stars

your eyes would show me who you are
You angel of this earthly time
where I am yours and you are mine

With breath of air I took you in

and by God’s hand we could begin…
Our walk too short to comprehend
and yet our walk shall never end

For even now that we’re apart

in still of wind you touch my heart
You paved the way so I could see
just how to set my spirit free
To dance among the stars that shine
oh wind, sweet wind, forever mine.

Deo Volente

August 22, 2011

I came close...

I came close to being angry
in the instance of a thought
how dare you, I did wonder
as I thought of things I ought...
I should tell you just as frankly
as the lashing of a tongue
I should point out indiscretion
for your action was so wrong
then I caught the words inside me
as I read the words you took
in an instant went my anger
as the truth took hold and shook
for it dawned on me in marvel
what a blessing twas indeed
though your motive was of question
it would help to plant a seed
twas a thought that I had written
from the chambers of my heart
but it took you to remind me
of the message in the art.

Deo Volente
July 29, 2011

A thought

For every piece
of the past held tight
a piece of the present
dies before tomorrows light
so hold if you must
that which has gone by
but remember in that moment,
tis your future you deny.

Deo Volente
July 24, 2011

A thought

May you be reminded, in each day of twist and turn
That every door that opens is a chance to grow and learn
While every door that closes was a chapter meant to end
But there’s never doors or hinges between God, family and friends.

Deo Volente
July 15, 2011

What do you think?

I have often wondered what makes people sum up one of Gods creations in a matter of seconds. What can you possibly learn about a person in the time it takes to blink? Many years ago my car for whatever reason, on a busy road no less, decided to stall. Had I been alone I might not have thought much of it but I had two small children in the back seat and the lane I was in happened to be smack in the middle of the road. I thought long and hard about trying to get the children to safety but with traffic as heavy as it was I dreaded what might happen. To complicate the situation the hazard lights would not come on so I couldn't give the drivers headed my way a heads up. As time went by several vehicles came up behind me and four people made contact in one form or the other. Two women; one in a suit by all appearances on her way home from work, the other in jeans and a blouse possibly headed to one of the stores in the plaza to my left. A clean cut man in a rather nice suit and a young man with shaved head and more tattoos than I could count. Keep in mind that I was wearing a blouse with dress pants, my hair was disheveled and I was (still am) completely ignorant to the complex mechanics of a motor vehicle...I would love to tell you how the story unfolds but instead I'll invite you to tell me what you think and why...if you don't wish to leave a comment feel free to send me an email.

D.V.