the ticking clock

the clock's run out of time
the hands are now in line
but one points left, the other right,
a decision again declined.

as time freezes. so do thoughts
but rages on the battles fought.
invisible soldiers offer constant reminders
that both answers could be naught.

onlookers do not comprehend all that is at stake
and the weight of all this time causes clocks to break.
but once it starts again they still wont understand,
for the other choice they would choose to take.

the tick aligned with a heart's beat,
it never looks back, it never does cheat,
it's melodic and patient, always moving forward
against all the times of defeat.

As the hands stretch out across the clock's face
it reminds me of the arms that were stretched to take my place.
the clock may stand still, but feet must always move
to the rhythm of His time, matching perfect pace.

Peace

your peace is like a gentle breeze that sweeps across my skin
it's like a slow dance under moonlight
to the sounds of a violin.
your peace is like a one way street that always leads me straight
to the direction of your voice,
no matter how long the wait.
your peace is like inhaling the sweet aroma of perfume,
i am drawn in closer
and my comfort starts to bloom.
your peace cannot be matched Lord, for it is strong and it is sound,
it cannot be described,
but we know when it is found.
your peace is like a blanket that surrounds and keeps me warm,
and when i come in contact with your peace Lord,
it transforms.

Gentle Hosea

let not this be a story of love wasted,
but of love sought, and love not found in other places.
may the unfaithful actions that you see
help you realize our sin to the highest degree.

let the woman represent Gomer, the one Hosea was called to marry
The duty of loving an unfaithful one is not an easy burden to carry.
He obeyed God and took her as his wife, knowing her life style
Caring for her, treating her right, and loving her all the while.

From man to man she went
From lover to lover with no repent
From idol to idol we cling
Finding our happiness inside useless things

And Hosea was still there
With gentle compassion after each affair
He wanted her for his own
Although to run away, Gomer was prone.

So one day he bought her and said, "live with me many days,
No longer will you be unfaithful, set aside your filthy ways."
Resist temptation to fall away, forgetting God's gentle kiss
Return to love, return to God, and your selfish acts dismiss.

Sweet freedom is found, gentle whispers are heard
In love let your heart rejoice
Retreat from you sin, start over again,
And see God as the only choice.

patience

i sit here waiting like an umbrella for the rain
like a turtle for the snow
like Tarzan for Jane.
my thumbs fiddle like a violin on the roof
like tangled hair
like geometry for a proof.
it makes sense like purple carrots
neon grass
and mute parrots
and i think about trains that never come
people that never leave
and how my foot is numb
its like waiting in a line that never moves
a dog that always barks
a stain that's not removed.
but when i get there the prize is like green jello
and i dance around in chocolate
in sunglasses that are yellow.
so here's to waiting on a whisper that is loud
a flower on a cactus
and a bunny shaped cloud.