Month: January 2018

Healing Matters

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There’s this path you will go down and it’s all about healing

You’ll make your way there after decades of reeling

An angel will find you in the darkest of spaces

And you’ll be guided into the most precious of places

You won’t feel that when you’re there, but don’t be discouraged

Dig deep, stand tall, and know that you have the courage

To walk down this path that won’t be SEEN by all

And it might look to those around you as some kind of fall

They may even think that you don’t care for their help

You’ll get discouraged, depleted, and start losing your health

It’ll feel so confusing, and you’ll want to give up

Because the shift from “good-days” to “bad-days” is abrupt

And you’ll find yourself begging for some kind of light

Anything to keep you from the ongoing plight

But your angel will know and she’ll hold a sacred space

Even if she’s hundreds of miles from your chosen place

Because there was a pact that was made before it all began

She chose to find those suffering and next to them she’d stand

She’ll lean in to you when you’re shaking and just want to crumble

Her Voice will reassure you, it’s so kind and so humble

What a gift you’ve been given, to make your way here

Where your Worth will go from black, to muddy, to clear

It won’t happen overnight, be patient along the way

And trust that those meant to be there will stay

You’re doing great so please continue to believe

That soon are the days when you’ll feel childish and free

You’ve longed for these things for longer than you know

Now your pain is dispersing and it’s starting to show

In your smile, your joy, and even your laughter

You’re seeing that you are loved and that healing matters

Help me, I’ve Fallen

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I feel like some kind of a fallen angel

Who lives in a state of defend-from-constant-danger

And it doesn’t seem like a break is comin’ anytime soon

So hunker down and get ready for a life-altering boom

It’s not a punishment kid, it’s just part of the walk

The kind that you reference during all of those spiritual talks

Healing is ugly, it’s raw and it’s in your face

Not everyone will find themselves in a similar space

So don’t worry if it’s not easy for everyone to understand

Don’t think it means you deserve some kind of internal reprimand

And don’t be afraid of this place that you’re in

It’s not the result of some kind of immortal sin

You’re not defective, there’s really nothing wrong

With you my dear, so don’t think that you don’t belong

As a matter of fact, you have a very specific destination

And although strange, there’s a reason for your stubborn indignation

You see, it drives you to the place beneath the surface

And it’s part of your very important and divinely-assigned purpose

But remember that the path is long and it’s hard

You knew that when you flipped them over and revealed your hand of cards-

When you woke up, and became aware of what’s real-

When you decided that for yourself and for your family you’d heal

So the clouds broke apart and God lit up your world

Right before you packed up, left, and were hurled

Into this place where you’ll learn to sit in the dark

So that with these same people, someday you’ll embark

On a journey to help the world lick their wounds

Because we all have to crawl out from under our tombs

To do the work that’s necessary for our growth

And it won’t be what we want, but what we need the most

So don’t worry, although I know it seems tough

And please don’t forget to remind yourself daily: you’re enough