Just a Word

Just a word

Nothing more, nothing less

Can wield the power of a mighty sword

It can defend or it can destroy

It can foster hope or it can bring despair

It can give life or it can take it

With just a word the stars were hung

The sun was given it’s light

The world was set into motion

And the heavens were formed from dust

Just a word

Nothing more, nothing less

Holds a power unrealized

Tossed around like a wave of the sea

Given not a second thought

Of themselves insignificant

But given life by the meaning assigned

Just a word

Nothing more, nothing less

Just a word

Security

When the waves crash and the thunder pierces my ears

My soul is quiet, my mind is still

Under these Wings I am safe

I will not be moved

When the fire rages and takes the breath from my lungs

I am filled with peace

This Water is my life

I will not be moved

 Unlike a leaf that is tossed about by the slightest of breeze

On this Rock I stand firm

 my feet are secure

 I will not be moved.

 And when death comes like a thief in the night

My heart will not fear

My soul has been bought

And it cannot be moved.

Life and Death

Life, like a blooming flower
Life, like the bright summer sun
strong and free
a beautiful gift.

Living, like vapor
living, like a breath of the wind
come and gone
a shooting star

Dying, like a sunset
dying, like a candles light
slowing fading
fades to the night

Death, like a piercing thorn
death, like a cold winter wind
a stinging pain
an unrelenting foe

It seems the end
inevitable, unavoidable
but there is no fear
for in death is Life

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The aftermath lay scattered on the floor. The salty tears stung, as they always did when they entered the cuts on her face. She sat limp among the broken glass, pieces of her life that she wasn't sure she could pick up. Love had ended, quenched by the heat of anger. Her eyes scanned the room. The scene was evidence of the only life she had ever known. Water from a shattered vase spilled out onto the floor turning pink as it mixed with drops of blood. His voice still echoed like thunder in her head. She closed her eyes. As she slowly lifted herself to her feet she drew a deep breath fighting the pain. She lifted her head and without looking back, she opened the front door and walked through the threshold.

In Your Arms

So this is the chorus to a song that I am currently working on. Songs are probably one of my favorite things to write so they will probably be showing up a lot! :)

In Your arms
there is love
there's a place my heart can finally find rest
In Your arms
there is peace
There's hope beyond the doubt surrounding me
I am safe
I am loved
there's nothing else that matters when I am
in Your arms

When The Light Is Gone

I walk the road that’s lined and paved.

The Son is bright and lights the way.

I can see the path laid out for me.

I feel at ease, relaxed and free.

But now and then, from time to time

The light grows dim, and darkness shines.

I no longer see each step I take.

and fear begins to make me shake.

Doubt moves in like a heavy stone

 making the path scary, unknown.

It’s awesome weight bears heavily down

The lies like chains, tightly bound.

The fear in me grows deep inside.

All I want is to run and hide.

But my thoughts turn back to what you’ve said

And I look again to what’s ahead.

 Your promises I know are true

And I know you’re faithful, you will come through.

When I remember this, the darkness clears

When I come back to you, you calm my fears

So maybe the darkness after all

Was never meant to make me fall.

But rather maybe it’s purpose was

To make me see what your love does.

Because when the light is gone, I can clearly see

That you’re the one who’s guiding me.

Introduction

Hey everyone! My name is Allison. I am currently a senior in college and am looking forward to new phase of life! I am originally from New Orleans but I now live in Omaha, NE with my family. I love to write and I am excited to start getting my work out there. I write a wide array of different things such as music and lyrics, poetry and short stories and I am currently working on my first novel. It is my desire to use my writing a way to worship my Lord and Savior and I pray that this blog and my writing would bring Him honor and glory!