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Christ, My Living Hope

Christ, My Living Hope

A whispered word in the silence of dread
A deep, dark tunnel with Light up ahead
A ray of sunshine in storm filled skies
Promise of return when saying goodbye
A smile on the face of sincere friends
Forgiveness from the One you deeply offend
A newborns cry after death sneaks by
Failure that leads to just one more try
Hope is a lifeline that we all must seek
When fears are real and our bodies are weak
Hope gives us that life breathing spark
To the dying embers of our cold hearts
That look of empathy after meeting hatred
Kindness given, when much was taken
Feeling worthy despite of who we are
Salvation found by following a star
Hope Is healing and hope gives us strength
To keep trying no matter what others think
Hope is a mighty power all its own
So When we have it, we must make it known.

Copyright © Crystol Woods | Year Posted 2024



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Star-Gazer Lillies

A flower for dreamers
For explorers of the unknown
The pungent perfumed petals
Will permeate a home

Nothing compares to the 
memories Scent recalls
Like a silk thread, 
Tied to stems, 
Connecting all

A zip line of sweet smelling savores
Special moments gone by
We remember them all
My star gazer lilies and I.

Copyright © Crystol Woods | Year Posted 2024

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Need

Need

I used to live in a world of need
A dreadful scary place indeed
Needing something God won't give
Yet needing a wicked miracle to live
No food was ever needed more
Water could never tempt me sore
Not love, nor family entice
Not greed or power even might
No promises of healing be believed
Nothing else could fill this need.
The world  faded to shades of gray
No thought of the time ticking away
No care for others,  so then i knew
I was changed completely as this need grew
In its cocoon kindness turned
Gone or decayed all goodness learned
Truth made into a tangle of lies
Beauty metamorphosised
Oozing out of the shell I'd made
Ugliness and now nearer  the grave
Why only judgment? Why does no one care?
“Well…did you ask?” No! I didn't dare!
There will be demands, I'd be force-fed.
“Who would offer a stone to a child asking for bread?”
Expectations, Things I know I can't do.
“You can do all things through Christ, who loves you.”
What if I fail, And everyone knows my sin?
“Take no thought for tomorrow,I've already been.”
Okay, I said, what do I need do?
“Just reach out for me, as I'm reaching for you.”

Copyright © Crystol Woods | Year Posted 2024

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Thank you, Mary

For Tom Woody...er, Thomas Woodward. They say imitation is the purest form of flattery! <3

Thank you, Mary 

I heard a tale today about Mary Roger's
Her story broke my heart and made me cry. 
Sometimes life's too cruel/ but there's ought that we can do
But pray for the lost souls like Mary Rogers.

I hope you will not mind, friend of Mary's 
If I use your form and rhyme about Mary
This touched my tender heart/ that's all I need to start
A poem or a song like Mary Roger's. 

I've felt that cold despair, dearest Mary
Wolves wicked teeth will tear those like Mary
But Thomas reminded me today/Paradise is on the way
A happy ending for you and me, sweet Mary Rogers.


Copyright © Crystol Woods | Year Posted 2024

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Only Human

Only Human

Sleepy seeds and 
morning breath;
Scratch the itch,
 brush with Crest.
Funky smell
 from my sit down place,
I'll have to change,
what a waste.
Sweaty hands,
dirty nails,
Shower's cold,
never fails.
Pop the zit,
 on my chin,
We humans are
 disgustin'.
Stain on toilet,
clean it soon,
In laws visit, 
use bathroom.
Spend all day,
 clean and polish,
No one comes,
till it's demolished.
Doing laundry, 
folding socks,
Not six but five…
hold self and rock.
Making meatloaf, 
7:30 sharp,
Forgot hamburger,
 in shopping cart.
Order pizza,
I just don't care,
forgotten I'm,
 paycheck impaired.
Eating tuna,
straight from the can,
go to bed,
and start again.

Copyright © Crystol Woods | Year Posted 2024



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The Sorrow of the Skies

The Sorrow of the Skies

The sun and the moon were once great lovers
In ancient days gone by.
The clouds formed from their sorrow, and the rain, when they would cry. 
For this pitiable couple were cruelly cursed to be apart,  alas, 
To share the same vast blue home forever, but only distantly could pass. 
The sun on the side of the bright days, 
The moon on the dark night's side …and when one was fully visible, the other had to hide. 
Who cursed this pair, so sweetly in love, to be near but always too far?
The jealous, mischievous Little lights, the bitter, hateful stars.
So when sadly we are witnesses when true love sometimes goes truly bad, 
We say the lovers are “star-crossed”, for the stars crossed out the love they had.

Copyright © Crystol Woods | Year Posted 2024

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Look Closely

Look Closely

Black silk top hat
Upon greasy hair sat

White gloved, quick hands
Graceful gestures, gestures grand

Speaks nonsense but mostly, 
"Watch me now,  look closely!"

Sly smile, glint in eye
"You sucker", they imply

Swift movements over here
Draw my eyes, my gaze steer

Magic moving fast and ghostly
He continues to croon, "look closely"

The ears hear but not the eyes
"Look closely", magic lies.

Copyright © Crystol Woods | Year Posted 2024

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Fire

Fire

I may be a deity, but I do not truly know.
The people talk about me, but have never told me so.
They gather all around me like a holy worship ring...
Staring into my illuminating depths..
I am mesmerizing.

My powers are used to nourish 
and also, to protect.
 I may sustain a life, 
or give a fearful, painful death. 
I was created with a positive
 and a negative side.
The power I can lend you, 
may even let you fly!

 Humans will offer the most sacrifice, 
In the times of bitter cold and snow. 
The trinity of Light, heat, and smoke, 
Follow whereever I go.

I am a light in the dark.
I am ultimate power.
I am complete destruction...
 In a negligent hour. 
I am zeal and passion,
Desire, and hungry heat,
 You pray I am controlled 
Whenever we may meet.
I am comfort and warmth, 
To those tired, stressed out souls,
I am always needed
When survival is the goal. 

 I soften and blur rough edges, 
and I keep secrets safe. 
Like a thief I'll steal your treasures...
                                                         ...And like magic, I erase.

Copyright © Crystol Woods | Year Posted 2024

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Light Is Life

Light Is Life


The sun looks different when Spring is here
Lining up through the sky to my window
Eerie sometimes, or confusing, I peer
This weird light shines it's bright Life giving glow. 

First, the green sprouts of the yellow flower
Poking up through frozen ground into light
Witnessing this Springs refreshing power
I observe living things give birth with fight

Tiny seeds of promise not forgotten
In wombs of soil or gentle, fertile flesh
Time ensues to bring us the begotten
Together Life, hope, love will mix, will mesh. 

The thirst for life, the hunger, must be there
For Spring is light, light is Life, everywhere.

Copyright © Crystol Woods | Year Posted 2024

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Mowing the Grass

Blade alludes to strength
Yet,vulnerable, you bend
Lush carpet of life

Copyright © Crystol Woods | Year Posted 2024

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