INTO MY HANDS

 

Her crying heart – yes I heard!

And she didn’t even say a word –

Love always begins at dawn –

Then at sunset it’s never gone . . .

The simple things in life are this:

It’s upon your sweet lips I kiss!

Sadness in a heart – finds no rest

It’s as though life is just a test . . .

But it was in her eyes that I saw

Emotions so pure, but yet so raw –

Feelings of uncertainty will arise,

And they come from hurtful lies!

Into my hands I’ll take your heart,

And love will never tear us apart!

 

Epaphroditus© November 30, 2023

LIFE’S CROOKED ROAD

Upon life’s crooked road –

We have to carry such a heavy load!

We can only watch as time goes by,

And at times we have a need to cry,

But it comes down to choices we made

And all the building blocks we laid –

Fame and fortune – never a guarantee

So why don’t we just let that be . . .

Today is today – it’s a moment in life –

There’ll be troubles that bring us strife!

Upon life’s crooked road –

I can assure you a prince is not a toad!

All we can do is hope for tomorrow –

And be able to lend instead of borrow.

 

Epaphroditus© November 30, 2023

A VOICE TOLD ME

 

How does a mind find rest?

   A small voice asked me –

First you have to believe

In things you cannot conceive!

Just look at a rose unfurl,

And do not ask of the world . . .

In life, you’ll sing your song,

Make decisions right or wrong!

   That’s what a voice told me.

 

So where does my mind find rest?

   The voice said, “Believe in me” –

My wisdom is wide and deep,

Remember you sow what you reap,

And the world leaves out in the cold,

But my words are like pure gold –

So open your eyes and see . . .

God, Son, and the Holy Spirit are three!

   That’s what a voice told me.

 

Epaphroditus© November 29, 2023

LOVE I DIDN’T WIN

 

I watched as she walked by,

Such beauty, I just sigh . . .

To her a poem I once wrote

It’s brings a lump to my throat,

I called out, “Have a great day!”

She turns and looks my way!

Then a smile comes on her face,

And then my heart begins to race –

Such beauty, those eyes of passion,

And to her I want to run . . .

I watched as went out of sight,

Those blue jeans fitting her tight –

I stop, and I take it all in . . .

I still love her – but I didn’t win!

 

Epaphroditus© November 29, 2023

 

A HEART DYING

 

I thought my heart was dying

   In the darkness of night,

With each beat it was crying

   I thought my heart was dying!

And then my tears were falling

   A state of fight or flight –

I thought my heart was dying

   In the darkness of night.

 

How does a sad heart find rest?

   Knowing love said goodbye!

My thoughts are in such a mess,

   And all I can do now is sigh . . .

These feelings I try to ascertain,

  But without her it’s not the same!

 

Epaphroditus© November 28, 2023

 

SHE SAID – HE SAID

 

WOMAN: You know I remember everything since we met.

                  You want to challenge me, place your bet!

 

MAN: What happened yesterday is gone forever.

            It’s useless information I’ll use like – never!

 

WOMAN: I do all the work while you’re off doing what?

                 All of this falls on me, and you do swat!

 

MAN: I toil from daylight to dark to make a living.

           You are supposed to understand – be forgiving!

 

WOMAN: I’m at home all day – why can’t I question?

                 You take all my feelings as aggression!

 

MAN:  It was a hard day, and I don’t mind a question,

           But I don’t see the need for a Dr. Phil session!

 

WOMAN: You are brain dead – you didn’t hear a word.

                  These are my feelings that are never heard!

 

*So God created man in his own image.

 *It is not good for the man to be alone. I will

make a helper suitable for him.

 

Epaphroditus© November 27, 2023

                   

 

A DAY AT DAWN

 

Thoughts were rushing in so fast –

I was thinking of years past!

 

A staple rises from an old church –

As chickens sleep on their perch.

 

A crow calls out, I thought I heard –

Thinking that is a funny word.

 

The fog comes, but it’s not staying –

It’s hardly a thought worth saying.

 

The clouds form – it begins to rain –

The parched earth it will reclaim.

 

My mind is opened – truth is found –

The wind blows, but makes no sound.

 

Overhead flies a gaggle of Geese –

My heart and soul are now at peace.

 

Thoughts were rushing in it seems –

A day at dawn is better than dreams.

 

Epaphroditus© November 25, 2023

 

RAW EMOTIONS

 

She said, “We need to talk!”

Fire in her eyes I saw –

Feelings so hard to explain,

And her emotions were raw!

 

Then she takes a deep breath

Shaking the ice in her glass –

   (I’m at my wits end!)

Our relationship will never last!

 

“Love will break my heart –

Because I’ve been here before,

And I don’t want to be hurt!

These feelings I cannot ignore.”

 

I understand, and I hear you,

But this love for you is true!

 

Epaphroditus© November 24, 2023

 

BE THANKFUL

 

It's a day to remember . . .

On a Thursday in late November

Life, it seems we take it for granted!

The air filled – pine scented –

A time for our minds to rest . . .

Because the world is in such a mess!

Today could be our last . . .

Look at all the years past –

Priorities were not always in order!

Our negative thoughts so distorted,

But we can only look forward

(Regret is more than just a word)

So we have to be thankful for today,

And know that God will make a way!

 

Epaphroditus© November 23, 2023

A PLEASANT GROAN

 

On the sofa I rub your feet

Those little toes are so sweet –

I trace your form like a curvy road

Love in a heart is heavy load –

Looking in your eyes makes me high,

And those sad tears when you cry –

But in reality, it’s your love I see . . .

And I know you see it in me!

A thousand words are said in vain,

But not to be loved is the worst pain!

A touch brings a pleasant groan,

And I’m glad we are not alone . . .

A pretty smile – ‘twas so good dear,

And in my arms I will hold you near.

 

Epaphroditus© November 17, 2023

LET ME IN!

 

I hear you, little wind,

Your endless pounding at my door!

I know you have been here before –

So tell me, “Where have you been?”

No I am not going to let you in!

Go away – I’m going to count to ten.

 

You show up at dawn, before its light,

And to my life you play no part . . .

Like a child with an innocent heart –

(This crazy world is still out of sight)

And tomorrow you will try again . . .

“But on hot days I am your friend,

So open the door and let me in!”

I hear you, little wind.

 

Epaphroditus© November 18, 2023

 

COME HERE!

 

Roll on Muddy River – roll!

Your mystery only God can claim –

And your timelines we never know

Through valleys and rolling planes

You my friend are never the same

A raging sound that no one can own,

As you wait for heaven’s rain . . .

And there’s not a place you call home

So many mysteries that is unknown.

Roll on Muddy River – roll!

Your mighty strength to all will fear,

And to that only God can control –

Your roar seems to draw us near . . .

Like a quiet whisper, “Come here!”

 

Epaphroditus© November 18, 2023

 

LOVE STORY

  

Hello beautiful – my old friend!

These thoughts of you is a sin –

Those looks from your eyes . . .

I know it will lead to my demise!

It’s the way you carry yourself

Like arranged books on a shelf,

And your hair tossed by the wind

You’re the beginning of my end!

O that smile upon your lips . . .

The perfect curves of your hips –

I have never been here before,

But I’ll love you for evermore!

Hello beautiful – my old friend!

This perfect love story has no end.

 

Epaphroditus© November 16, 2023

 

TEARFUL MOMENTS

 

I look at the clouds . . .

   Yes they just float on by –

On their journey to who knows where,

And here, in deep thought,

   Am I.

 

No one has a clue . . .

   For all the reasons I need to cry,

The sorrows of life hidden in me,

And now, brokenhearted,

   Am I.

 

Then tears fill my eyes . . .

   Yes there is a sadness that rushes in –

I think of how time has slipped away,

And here, in this moment,

   The end?

 

Epaphroditus© November 15, 2023

HEARTS GRIEVE

 

This world can break one’s will!

And in this moment we wait until:

Feelings so great we cannot hide,

And I know it has to be our pride!

In this darkness of light is so dim,

And from childhood it has to stem –

In silent places we sit and mourn

As though our hearts were scorned!

Morning comes, but we never slept

For upon our minds sorrows crept –

In the silence where hearts grieve,

It will come to stay and never leave!

To the world our hearts are not seen –

In darkness the light never beams!

 

Epaphroditus© November 14, 2023

YOUR LAST DAY

 

   All that I love

      All that I care about

   Is, God above

      (To this I have no doubt)

   These are not words just said,

      But what I know to be true,

   And in this life I’ll never dread

      I hope you feel this way, too,

Then on cloudy days your skies are still blue!

 

Each day comes – the roses will unfurl . . .

   The best advice I can give, Never Quit!

And let go of the things of this world . . .

   This may be your last day on earth, enjoy it!

 

Epaphroditus© November 13, 2023

QUESTION OF WHY

 

Why

Do we die?

 

A question that lingers in my head!

In dying we should rejoice . . .

So why is it something we dread?

But for one we have no choice!

 

We sit and ponder at the heavens,

As though there is something calling –

If we believe we know we are forgiven,

But to this life we keep on holding!

 

This world is filled with noisy cars,

People screaming, “Get out of my way!”

And why are there so many stars?

So maybe dying will be a glorious day?

 

We sit and wait for Gabriel’s call . . .

So shed no tears, and never cry!

The Lord in heaven waits for us all,

And that is why

We must die!

 

Epaphroditus© November 7, 2023