Crimson Baptism

I died

At the cross

United in his death

A crimson baptism in blood

I died

Crucified with him

The death I deserved

A crimson baptism of sin.

I died

Now born anew

Raised to eternal life

A crimson baptism of power

Omniscience

There were footprints in the clouds

That split through a sapphire heaven

That lit the firmament in rising flames

And consumed where darkness triumphed,

Where time and dust kissed in vain

And held each other in respected awe.

There are lightning bolts in the sky

From ancient thrones where justice reigned,

From ages past in colored adoration

And lined the road to redemption.

The everlasting love song echoed

Where crystal rivers split mountains

And praise rang through the universe

Where footsteps mark heavens presence.

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Written for Poets United

Knickerbocker Glory

He put his spoon into the cream

And felt about for the fruit

Strawberries

Raspberries

Perhaps a cherry

Seconds passed as he swirled

The metal chinked with the glass

Past meringue

Ice-cream

Even a cherry

Promises! Promises! He muttered

And proceeded to clear the contents

And he found the fruit

Deep inside

The realization of pure delight

Discovered in depths

Hidden in ice-cream

Set in jelly

Where eyes could not see

Its soft caress

Of joyous pleasure.

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Written for Poetry Jam

Crimson Exchange

Rescued from the guilt of sin

Rescued from the power of sin

Rescued from the bondage of sin

Rescued from the stain of sin

The beauty of mercy

Liberation of trust

Crimson exchange

Love

Joy

Peace

Patience

Goodness

Faithfulness

Self-control

Gentleness

Freed by God’s glorious grace

Freed by God’s overwhelming love

Freed by Christ’s amazing display

Freed by Christ’s transforming power

The difference of mercy

Provision of trust

Crimson exchange

Released

I wanted you to know my joy

Not just a touch of it

To feel the sun, because pain will destroy

More than love can reach, a glance

Towards the Father’s palace,

Yet when the night is past to now enjoy

The hope of treasure in your dance.

You can fill a vacant heart

With yesterday’s words

That hides outside wraths chart,

Better the smile filling hopes space

Enriched with the peace

That brings us here, once you released the hurt

Sown in crimson, healed with grace.

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Written for Theme Thursday

Stones

Ancient stones cry out and silence answers

From that deep foundation placed into time

It claims the cold, and woven through the years

Mercy softens the heart, found in granite

And cast within a seam of forgiveness.

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Written for Poetry Jam and Poets United

Father's Day

You run to greet me

Welcome me in

Put your arms around me

Celebrate my return.

Foolish and arrogant

My headstrong soul

Wanders and drifts

But you never fail.

Loving and merciful

You will never leave

Gracious and close

Safe in your embrace.

Crimson Petals

Love is a seed

Not just for today

Sown in our minds, randomly.

Sometimes planted

By a hidden smile

By a reaching touch

Or by an act of kindness.

For love slowly grows and blossoms in time,

Nurtured by tears to flower.

Never letting go

Held tight in a clasp

With a swooning beauty

Crouches in wait to move

In a crimson petal.

Love flows

Through deep forgiving scars

Willing and brittle

We watch in awe at the wonder of creation.

For hope moves into every whispered heart,

Whilst the beauty of love gloriously flowers. 

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Written for Poetry Jam and Poets United 

Place Your Hand

If you place your hand

Silently

Into the grasp of love

Try not to fumble

With words that weigh

Heavily

Fondle the dream

Tighten your cold fingers

Let blood enter your wrists

And hold to the touch

Embrace

In moments of quiet

Rise from your lovers sleep

Strike the experience of pain

And grasp the dawn

Towards the breaking light.

Evolve

Don’t blow your breath on worry

Grasp the air

Surging up

Pushing into

A clouded mirror

Make your way

Towards light

Begin to stir

Reaching out to touch your presence

Struggle to connect

Drawn to light

Open up

Find the brightness

Discover wonder

Break out

And evolve

Into new life

Don’t blow your breath on worry

Set your spirit free

Worship

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Written for Theme Thursday

Inspired by a line from a poem by Brian Miller

I Remember

I remember

Your eyes,

Your hollow stare

Of an Empty day

As deaths white horse

In shadows and light

Transforming eclipse

Nothing is real.

Convince me

Touch the past

Alter my face

With squandered breath

And chosen grace

Peer through windows

Stranded awe

Into a world of dangerous intent

Your peace

Each step unseen

Brings me life

Colors my soul

Cleanses my temple

In moments of stillness

Reveals time shape

I remember.

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Written for Poets United

Journey

How I love the long winding road

That snaked between dry stone walls across the moors,

Golden shadows restless in the breeze

And dance in the forgotten refuge of loneliness.

Now I remember the dark, chilling place

With rolled up sleeves, a fierce resolve

That the journey on all I have staked

Should find my soul finally at peace.

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Written for Poetry Jam

Goodbye

The stronger the love

The harder it is to say goodbye

It is a simple equation

A child’s smile warms a stony heart,

A drop of rain starts a mighty river,

A sunflower turns and bends in the wind,

Made perfect in simple acts.

Thoughts of stepping out, and breaking the sky,

So hold my hand,

And kiss my lips

Touch my ancient skin

As I take the step

Reaching out to embrace,

Scattered petals ripped from forlorn flowers.

Let the power of your love,

Keep us together, forever,

Beginning as I leave,

For the journey,

A multitude of changes

Fill the air.

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Written for Poetry Jam