Dug up from the ashes

In cleaning out our basement this summer, I happened upon a couple poems I'd written before college. I thought I'd share two of them with you. Keep in mind please, that these were written about four(five-ish?) yrs ago. Also, the first one was written about one of my coworkers - this is based on her story, and the second one is a continuation - this was/is my hope for the rest of her story...

Life's Road

Wandering aimlessly down the road,
I took in the scenic view.
The world around me was gorgeous,
All that was missing, was you.

I tried to forget all about you,
But that was to no avail.
I kept thinking of how you'd be with me,
If it hadn't been for all the betrayal.

I had loved you with all of my passion,
I had given you all of my youth.
You had loved me til' it was old fashioned,
Til' I finally realized the truth.

I just wasn't enough to keep you,
My heart, you have ripped it in two.
But I'm stronger than you give me credit,
So, I'll tell you that we are now through!

This charade must not keep on going,
My heart cannot pay the steep price.
I asked that our love now be ended,
I've tired of being so nice.

This wasn't the way I had planned it,
This shouldn't have happened at all.
We were s'pose to spend forever together,
But you decided to fall.

While this was your decision,
Mine is quite different you see,
For I am starting all over,
And you, no longer hold the key.

So down this road I'll still wander,
Without you holding my hand.
I'm stronger than I ever imagined,
Thanks to fighting, and taking my stand...


*Photo courtesy of: pro.corbis.com*

-Dedicated to C.K.
(I will not post any details of her story, because it was shared with me as a friend, but I will tell you that though not an ideal situation, I do admire her strength through those years...)

And now for my prayerful addition to her story...

Life's Road (part 2)

I've wandered down many a pathway,
Since that first road so long ago.
My life's changed a lot since that wrong turn,
It's no longer awkward and slow.

This road that I've traveled has changed some,
It's brighter, and not so alone.
I now have my kids, and my family,
My house once again is a home.

The strength that I found all those years back,
Has helped my heart learn to mend.
When I struggled to find my firm footing,
What I found were the arms of a Friend.

A Friend that has always been there,
Though I never knew til' now.
For this Friend is my Heavenly Father,
And to Him on my knees I now bow.

Those years when I always felt helpless,
Like things would never work out,
I realize now He was with me,
Showing me His holy route.

So I hum as I walk on my journey,
I'll sing as I stroll down the lane,
I've no idea what roads lie before me,
But now God is my comfort in pain...