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But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you When I read Matthew 5:44, I struggled with this. The idea of loving your enemies, I find extremely challenging because of my own past. With years of being bullied, as well as by members of my own family, but also other … Continue reading Reflections on Matthew 5:44
When I first saw you, all I could see was teeth I knew that I would love whatever was beneath Your appearance mirrored that of Cousin It But somehow I knew we were the perfect fit Since you arrived, your devotion is intense When you look at me, your smile immense The words: "You break … Continue reading Milly
You're my world, you're my reason for being You're the reason I constantly have this feeling This internal deep love embedded in mind and heart I think I'd die if we were forever apart. Even in my dreams, you're always by my side Whenever my dreams became nightmares, I cried The thought of anything ever … Continue reading Obsession
You were my angel, my mother, my sister, my best friend I thought we'd always be together till the very end I was always loyal, no matter what, I'd stuck by you I always believed that our friendship was forever true When others mentioned only bad, I defended you every time But it appeared to … Continue reading Forever Hurt
I loved you, I hated you, I wanted you dead You hurt me deeply with all that you said The feeling was mutual you hated me too But secretly you loved me, that I knew Our relationship was rough, we fought every day There seemed no mending it, no how, no way. The older you … Continue reading Unprepared
The moment I laid my eyes upon you I knew that this was definitely my cue You had already entered my heart I vowed then, we'd never be apart We haven't met yet, and you don't know me But I'll be your new mum and you will see You'll become my child, a part of … Continue reading Adoption
The winds of Autumn are grand indeed The powers of which, all must heed With the sound of an oncoming train And in the appearance of wind and rain The damage done can smart many a wallet Destroying houses thought once to be solid But in its strength there's also beauty And in the wind, … Continue reading My Favourite Seasons
Many years ago, in a poem, I briefly mentioned that my relationship with my mother, towards the end of our closeness, was like a deer letting go of her fawn. Through my entire youth, I cherished my mother; my Anyu. She was my best friend, my sister, my angel and confidante. She was my soulmate. … Continue reading Separation
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