Category: poetry
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The Devil’s Curb
Broad is the way that leads to destruction There are moments in every believer’s journey when we find ourselves standing at the edge of something dangerous, not fully in the wrong, but not fully anchored in the right. “The Devil’s Curb” names that fragile place. It’s the spot where temptation feels subtle, compromise feels small,… Read more
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Embracing Rain: A Pluviophile’s Reflection
Reflecting on memory There’s a poetic word for those of us who find solace in rainy days—pluviophile. It originates from Latin pluvia, meaning ‘rain’, and Greek philos, meaning ‘beloved’ or ‘dear’. I’ve always felt the word pluviophile speaks to something deeper than preference; it’s a spiritual kinship. Rain has always meant more than just weather… Read more
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A Flower’s Plea Ebook & Paperback🌺
by jjfaucher In the garden, I learn to trust. The seed reminds me that unseen roots are held by God, and every bloom is grace made visible. Dear Readers: Introducing my poetry ebook and paperback🙏🏾 This short collection is a reflection of my love for gardening, thoughtfully capturing the essence of nature’s beauty that flourishes… Read more
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A Childhood Prose- Special Mark
Dedicated to my sister, Allyson. “Special Mark” is a bittersweet reflection on our childhood bond with the natural world. It was written a few years after my sister received a deep cut that eventually healed into a unique, natural tattoo on her upper backside. Back then, the mud was our ultimate playground, especially after a… Read more
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The Any Day Journal-12 Reflections
Reflections from a 2015 Journal Dear Reader: Rediscovering old writings feels like opening a time capsule, revealing a version of myself I had almost forgotten. In the pages of a 2015 journal, I found a collection of prose: thoughts on love, thinking, indecision, and life, capturing the emotions and questions of that time. Reading them now,… Read more
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A Pun of Trouble
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“A Pun of Trouble” reflects the personal challenges and resilience faced in times of adversity. I draw from my own experiences to connect with and inspire those who have encountered similar struggles. The title is a play on the word “trouble,” highlighting both the difficulties encountered and the subtle, nuanced meanings that life’s challenges can… Read more
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A Daughter’s Tribute: Farewell to Our Father
(The original title is An Elegy For Our Father; I left out his name for public posting.) With a heavy heart, I reach out to my online community, where I feel safe and supported. I regret to inform you that my father passed away on the 18th of February, 2025. The enormity of this loss… Read more
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Stricken Souls – A Poem
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Grief is an unwelcome companion that has intertwined itself with my life. Four friends of mine have been taken far too soon: one at the hands of her partner, one suddenly without warning, one by the relentless grip of cancer, and another by the ravages of COVID. Each loss has carved a unique wound in… Read more
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D for Depression-Poetry Therapy 1
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A season of depression My heart is composing a goodly matter; I speak of the verses which I have made concerning the King; my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Psalm 45:1 (KJV) Dear reader: Poetry therapy offers a gentle doorway into the emotions we often carry quietly — the ones that surface… Read more
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A Book Spine Poem
To Write or Not to Write Dear Readers, I am now going to continue interjecting my poems. My poems are based on my life experiences, perspectives, and observations. Whether it’s rhyme, free verse, haiku, or prose, my writing aims to capture the intricacies of human emotions and the beauty, complexity, and sometimes the chaos of… Read more
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