The Inexperienced Carpenter

I built my roof out of feathers

I built my walls out of sand

I built my floor out of clouds

and it looked very grand

But then came the wind

 and the waves and the rain

and I had to build

my house up again 

The Future

She has her whole life

all figured out

knows what she’s doing

without a doubt

she has it all planned

she has it all mapped

she knows how to succeed

she knows how to react

He’s ahead of the game

he’s completely prepared

he knows just what he’ll be

and he never is scared

he’s full of potential

his life is arranged

he has plans for this world

he will bring about change

What about me?

I haven’t a clue

about who I will be

and what I will do

Sure, I have dreams

but that’s not enough

and this isn’t easy

it’s really quite tough

But do I really

need to know?

can anyone but God

know how the wind will blow?

and so I leave

this in His hands

He loves me forever

and has incredible plans

Writing On My Soul

My soul meets its equal
it blooms like a rose
God takes up His pen
and begins to compose
pink, honey sunsets
bursting new life
writing on my soul
music, love
sweet sacrifice
writing on my soul
inscribing them forever
never to forget
unearthly, holy language
in flaming, graceful script
at times the pen is heavy
etching on my soul
carving painful stories
burning tender holes
it weeps for its kindred
who cry out in despair
touched by their struggle
and strengthened in prayer
eternally united
in one timeless goal
to love without end
for this works my soul

Never To Be Forgotten

Close your eyes

Deep breath

There’s the signal

Take a step

Down the aisle

Two by two

Past the people

Smiling at you

Bubbles rising

In my chest

I’m feeling eager

And feeling stressed

I’m feeling broken

And feeling blessed

I cannot breathe

My heart’s gone wild

My name is called

Stand up and smile

Standing tall

Before the crowd

Feeling scared

But feeling proud

I’m getting dizzy

My vision’s blurred

There’s the paper!

Read the words!

No. Don’t read.

Speak! You’re fine!

The strength is God’s

The words are mine

Who gave me words?

Give Him the praise

He who loves all

And sets hearts ablaze

Touch the hearts

That first touched you

There go the tears

And they’re crying, too

Don’t you ever forget.