Tag Archives: poets

The Hunted

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

Ducking and diving, I’m too used to hiding; I am the hunted. Fear stretches near, Attacks are upon my back I am the hunted. Wide eyes search for escape. This peril, all can relate. I am the hunted. Innocent like … Continue reading →

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My Psalm

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

Sometimes, we just need to cry out to God. When I was struggling in a deep dark pit, I used the gift and beauty of poetry to cry out to the Lord and bare my very soul to the One … Continue reading →

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Driver

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

The road of life with its twists and turns, Bumps and berms, its passengers spurn. Signs and lines with limits by design; Gas, sudden brake, hazy path, which to take? Careening or crawling, rising or falling, I trust the Driver … Continue reading →

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Orchestral Breath

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

Sometimes the beat is in our soul. Sometimes two halves don’t make a whole. Sometimes the rhythm is in our heart. Sometimes the harmony splits apart. Sometimes the lyrics are our song. Sometimes the music plays all wrong. Despite the … Continue reading →

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Choice

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

Speak out with words Or use none at all. Sit on the hands Or answer the call. Embrace the blessings Or set up a wall. Cower in opposition Or for truth stand tall. Run the race Or settle for a … Continue reading →

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