2013 Iris Series – 03

“As soon as healing takes place, go out and heal somebody else.” – Maya Angelou

Message Anew – Hope in Healing

Solitary Confinement

Punishment

For

Crimes Committed

∞

Time

For

Consideration

∞

Moments

Of

Reflection

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Dreams

Of

A Different Path Chosen

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Remorse

For

 Wrongs Committed

∞

Regret

Anger

Humility

Hope

∞

Repentance

For

Pain Engendered

∞

Faith

That

Grace Will Be Given

copyright Robyn Graham

Solitary Confinement

“…God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.  Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:5-7

Happy Mother’s Day

A mother’s heart will overflow

With love for all

Upon rest and woe.

With her heart

She loves each little one,

And finds joy,

In each race won.

Her heart does love

The good and bad,

For even when they make her sad,

She finds a reason to stay above,

And goes not mad.

Each day that passes,

Her heart beats faster.

For at times,

The sorrow and frustration

Are very deep and seem

To lack salvation.

But, those little ones grow

With great intentions.

The chaos ensues

And her heart,

With joy,

Responds to each alteration.

And before she realizes

The days of complication

Have passed on to hours of contemplation,

For now she must recognize

That the hours are hers to characterize.

The sacrifice of love

She left behind,

To raise the little ones

Who now have grown

And left her on her own,

To be

More than a heart that bleeds.

 copyright Robyn Graham

Bleeding Heart

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the women in my life who have served as a mother figure, who have inspired me, who have encouraged me, who have supported me, and who have helped me become the woman I am today.  I appreciate your sacrifices of love, of time and of self, for me, as well as, for all people in your lives.

 

Think of Me

When the days are long,

Think of me.

When things go wrong,

Think of me.

There will be days you don’t feel strong,

Think of me.

When those days arrive, breakout in song,

And think of me.

You’ll have woes to carry along,

And you may not feel like you belong,

Just think of me.

Sometimes relationships are not lifelong,

Some are, just think of me.

And when you think of me,

Feel the harmony,

Of nature, healing, and just, letting be.

copyright Robyn Graham

Think of Me

In Harmony

Green represents nature, healing, and harmony.  The white clover flower means “Think of Me” in the Victorian Language of Flowers. The “me” in the poem is representative of my faith, I always have someone to think of to get me through a long day.

“I sought the Lord, and he answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.” – Psalm 34:4

2013 Lily Series – 05

“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.” – Gail Devers

Determination

Determination is just one thing that the color orange represents.

The Other Side

The other side

I dare not go,

Things may hide

Perhaps a foe.

Many things,

That foe could be,

Perhaps a ghost

Beyond the tree.

But likely not a foe is he

Just memories that tend to drift

Outside our borders,

Unwanted rifts.

Fears these memories awaken

May cause hesitation

But there is no mistaken

 Faith can give affirmation

That our souls are not forsaken.

copyright Robyn Graham

The Other Side

Which Path?

“The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out.” (Proverbs 10:9 NIV)

Not All, Choose the Right Path

Fall

Faith

Adoration

Love

Laughter

Burning Bush in Fall

Life is a Journey…

The Tree-Lined Drive

Life is a journey and it may be:

A walk down a tree-lined drive, or an uphill ride,

A run through a field of grain, or a dance, cheek to cheek, in the rain,

A slide down a rugged mountain side, or a struggle with pain, when there is no gain,

A fight that seems to put out the light, a time, hand-in-hand, listening to our favorite band,

A tour of miles that brings many smiles, no matter the route, or the times we pout,

We’ll experience loss, we’ll experience grief, we’ll be each others comfort and relief,

We’ll use our faith to work through any plight, we’ll cherish our love through all types of weather,

Life is a journey, let’s make it together.

Copyright Robyn Graham