REFLECTIONS OF 1997 ..POETRY

My amazing husband found the poem and here it is ....I can remember the evening so well...I wonder if anyone else does too. I would love to hear from you if you were there.

I also realised that I did actually write another poem...This was for a Sparklers Time Out morning so watch this space for more poetry...who knows I may have a real gift !!

 

REFLECTIONS 

Come journey with me throughout my year

and witness this moment that God etched clear

in my search for the essence of love.

 

A child so young, so precious, so fair

stumbled and tumbled and fell down the stair

Come watch with me in Intensive Care.

I felt the coldness of the valley of death

as I watched machines work to give her breath

I was overwhelmed with worries and fears

my eyes ached with the fierceness of my tears

Yet even in this chaos I heard this voice

I knew as always I had a choice

To give way to the panic that I was feeling

Or believe in the Lord and trust Him for healing.

Was it then that I knew the essence of love?

Perhaps

 

Come journey with me throughout my year

and witness this moment that God etched clear

in my search for the essence of love.

 

A friendship covenanted in love and prayer

nurtured and held with tender care

I grew careless and took it for granted

neglecting to watch over the seeds that were planted

Harsh words came, like weapons of war

they drew blood and opened wounds so sore

Yet God in His mercy provided words to say

For healing and forgiveness and strength to pray. 

Was it then that I knew the essence of love?

Perhaps

 

Come journey with me throughout my year

and witness this moment that God etched clear

in my search for the essence of love.

 

A child caught up in that "in between" life

full of struggles and conflict and inner strife

exposed and isolated by a sense of shame

realisation dawning that life's not a game.

As the burden of sin became too heavy to bear

Eyes locked into mine begging me to share

And forgiveness flowed like heavenly rain

Our relationship released from desperate pain. 

Was it then that I knew the essence of love?

Perhaps

 

Come journey with me throughout my year

and witness this moment that God etched clear

in my search for the essence of love.

 

A woman of spirit called by the Lord

A voice amongst voices repeating these words

"You are fearfully and wonderfully made"

"You are fearfully and wonderfully made"

"You are fearfully and wonderfully made"

As the echoes resounded again and again

I could feel the familiar sense of pain

And then all who were there just disappeared

And in my spirit a vision appeared

In the shadows childbirth

and even as I approached to see

I knew the baby would be me.

And as I watched this event unfold

My heart was gripped by icy cold.

And as I saw the child born - laid aside and rejected.

My spirit within felt dead and dejected. 

Then something happened that was very strange

As I saw the shadows lift and the vision change.

A presence I knew was

The Father picked up the child.

I was cradled in His arms and felt safe from all harm.

I heard His voice, like thunder yet

whispering like a gentle breeze into

my very soul 

Eavesdrop with me : 

"Can a mother forget the baby at her breast

 and have no compassion on the child she has borne,

tho she may forget you I will not forget you.

Before you were formed in the womb I knew you

Before you were born I set you apart

For I created your inmost being

you are fearfully and wonderfully made

and I will never leave you or forsake you.

For I know the plans I have for you,

plans to prosper you and not bring you harm,

plans to give you hope and a future. 

And as my thoughts began to gather

I knew this voice to be my Father

And the eyes of my heart were opened to see

that with this love I could be me.

And chains that bound me to the past

Released my spirit and I was free at last

 

Was it then that I knew the essence of love

OH YES

It was then