I come from bitter waters I rose up out of joy and pain I arose out from the raging sea To find rest in a place that I’ve fashioned With pure hands and purest swoon Bringing words of comfort, words of peace. Words, no striving, salve for your wounds. Come and rest where the weariest… Continue reading I Come From Bitter Waters
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Color Me Crayon
Color me Crayon Meandering lines and playful times Paint me living outside my lines. Carelessly sketching within colored signs Pastels creating me yellow and green I’m lucid today and tomorrow sublime. Color me with rainbows and my own pot of gold. And color all my friends with the faint ones you hold. Draw me a… Continue reading Color Me Crayon
I Love You
I love you Is a poem/letter remembering the journey of love between a young man and his savior It started early one morning, my eyes were dim when the world began. I was given an arrangement though I vaguely understood, He told me about those callous times then he told me that I could. The… Continue reading I Love You
The Psalmist
The Psalmist I wrote out a message to one on the road, who sat by his corner; who sat back and wondered? A sonnet once treasured and wedded my heart, That taught me unlearned things, shared with me so I might sing. Then I wrote out another to a distant land, Who visited satire and… Continue reading The Psalmist
Unchained
A man stricken who did no crime Hands laced in blood, with dirt and grime A heart who was sought to know only one story A man who yearned to start anew and pave a way before me A plan written meticulously through the bowels of time A love that loved men and women past… Continue reading Unchained
Introduction and Prologue to “Twentieth Century Psalms” by James D. Brown Sr.
James is in a better place today and one of his last requests prior to his tragically early departure from this world was to have his poetry published online to share with the world. It seemed fitting to start this endeavor on James’ birthday, December 26. Supportive comments and feedback are welcome. From James: Prologue… Continue reading Introduction and Prologue to “Twentieth Century Psalms” by James D. Brown Sr.
Introduction and Prologue to “Twentieth Century Psalms” by James D. Brown Sr.
James is in a better place today and one of his last requests prior to his tragically early departure from this world was to have his poetry published online to share with the world. It seemed fitting to start this endeavor on James’ birthday, December 26. Supportive comments and feedback are welcome. From James: Prologue… Continue reading Introduction and Prologue to “Twentieth Century Psalms” by James D. Brown Sr.
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