Hello fellow seekers, poets, and troubled souls,
I have decided to consolidate my writing to a new site where I will henceforth share my work.
If you are so inclined, please find my work at Grappling With Divinity.
Thank you and may the peace of the Lord be with you.
Regards,
Robert Van Valkenburgh
Pray to remember
the innocence you lost to sin
the gentleness of your soul
before the world had its way with you
the lamp of hope that lit your path
prior to being overtaken by darkness
the you of before remains
weeping in the shadows
crying to be found
longing for the light
pray to remember
who you were before
a child of God
a child of love
a child of hope and kindness
pray to remember
and be reborn
innocent in heart
mature in spirit
both old and new
in God
Thorns and thistles
block my path
making the way
appear impassible
the mere thought
of the pain
I must endure
overwhelms me
visions of my Lord
descend upon my heart
His innocent head
wrapped in a crown of these
bleeding and weeping
for my sake
for my sins
for my salvation
I did this for you
he whispers
nothing is impossible
Eastwardly
the sun rises
tickling my face with its glow
its radiance stills me
halting my restless mind
the subtle vibrations
of the leaves
catch my attention
hinting at your breath
the breath that breathes
life into all things
through the early morning quiet
the birds begin to sing
and in their sweet songs
I hear you say
Here I am
precious child
you have nothing to fear
Meditations on God 