we were young
crashed into an old world
crushing of innocence
suddenly aged
still wearing child skin
such a crushing
words swallowed back
fear
confusion
hate
things unfelt before
little mind wandering
trying to make some sense
of darkness cloaked in cheap light
why the shepherd bites like a wolf
the world keeps spinning
and then the images
come back
the unhealed wounds
still bleed
those swallowed words
come back up
tears for the first time
betray a hardened, crippled heart
echo the pain
acknowledge wrong
And then there are questions
unthought before
refusing to take it as it is
questioning questioning
child in
aged skin
sees the world for the first time again
wide-eyed in darkness
seeking
seeking...
there's a story told
'bout a scattered flock
the shepherds despised and destroyed
the weak they crushed
the sick they left unprotected
the injured they broke-
these little sheep
wandered away
afraid and terrified-
but a sovereign king saw these sheep
compassion welled up in his heart
he left his throne
became a shepherd
in search for
the crushed
the unprotected
the broken and despised-
wide-eyed in the darkness
He found and gathered them
through the shadow of death
he protected his sheep
with a comforting rod and staff
in peace he lead them
from darkness into light
he guided his sheep-
with justice
and love
He found and redeemed them.
there's a story told
some say is true-
full of justice
peace
and redemption...
child in
aged skin
sees the world for the first time again
wide-eyed in darkness
seeking
light
truth
the good shepherd-
This is the story
we find ourselves in
©2007 by Brittany Mayer
Stumbled onto your site from Derek Paulo's... and I am glad... that was beautiful and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteJ.
goteeman,
ReplyDeletewelcome! glad to hear this writing was inspiring to you...
you're welcome back anytime.
peace-
Britt
I love reading these Britt! En-lighting and inspiring! Thanks :)
ReplyDelete2 Weeks until the big question... Hope to hear from you. Could use your help. :) getting nervous.
Ronnie
Hey Britt,
ReplyDeleteGreat post! It's interesting, alot of things in this post reminds me of something you told me about a while ago. Grace...
Di
"why the shepherd bites like a wolf"
ReplyDeleteHmm......
Well, Britt - you inspired me to start writing again.
ReplyDeleteBless you, dear one...
J.
Britt - Hope you are well. I drop by often, and am enjoying going back and reading some of your previous posts. Loved "Unconditional".
ReplyDeleteThere are some songs over the years that have really touched my heart. One that brings tears to my eyes, that I listen to often to keep me in right perspective in how I raise my two boys is "Perfect" (Alanis Morissette)...
"Perfect"
Sometimes is never quite enough
If you're flawless, then you'll win my love
Don't forget to win first place
Don't forget to keep that smile on your face
Be a good boy
Try a little harder
You've got to measure up
And make me prouder
How long before you screw it up
How many times do I have to tell you to hurry up
With everything I do for you
The least you can do is keep quiet
Be a good girl
You've gotta try a little harder
That simply wasn't good enough
To make us proud
I'll live through you
I'll make you what I never was
If you're the best, then maybe so am I
Compared to him compared to her
I'm doing this for your own damn good
You'll make up for what I blew
What's the problem...why are you crying
Be a good boy
Push a little farther now
That wasn't fast enough
To make us happy
We'll love you just the way you are
If you're perfect"
Many blessings,
Jeff
thanks Britt, for the passion that flows through your words and confirms your love for an unconditional King, I check in often and dont comment often enough. I pray that our paths will cross again. peace be with you Sister.
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Di,
ReplyDeleteGREAT to hear from you again! Hope life is very well for you and your family.
Gotee Man,
I have appreciated your recent writings. Keep on sharing your passions...
Peace,
Britt
Brit! Are you getting this message? This is Meagan! Your buddy! I love you! Love your writings! It was so great to see you and to meet you man two weeks ago! I can't wait till we meet agian! You are truly wonderful! Hope to see you soon!
ReplyDeleteMeagan
Hey Meagan! Thanks for the sweet post, I LOVED seeing you!!! Hoping to meet again soon... be in touch!
ReplyDeletePeace and joy to you-
me