Category: poems

Relapse And Remission

On By roberthansen1317In #grieving, Christian life, God heals, grief, grieving, poems, PoetryLeave a comment

There is no cure for grief

They say time gives relief

I take two steps forward

Then it’s three steps backward

Then a few more ahead

Cry myself to sleep in bed

The sun shines, been so long

Then I hear our song

Let go of the sadness

Succumb to the madness

Memories that cause me pain

Some put a smile on my face

And I yell and I scream

Truths, lies, all I believe

They say I’ll be okay

I tell them not today

Happy moments are the worst

I want to share with you first

It’s a vicious cycle

Survival and denial

Addition and subtraction

Relapse and remission

Been A Long Time

On By roberthansen1317In Broken Pieces, Christian life, divorce, poems, Poetry, Short story, struggling, stuggling todayLeave a comment

Been a long time since I picked up the phone

But tonight, the demons have come back home

And damn, I’m not feeling all that strong

And I really don’t know if I want you to say hello

My hands are shaking at what you’ll be thinking

First thing you’ll ask is have I been drinking

I’m about to hang up when it starts ringing

You pick up and I say I’m sorry, I don’t know

And you say it’s okay, tell me what’s on your mind

And we sit in silence as the words are too hard to find

And I ask, do you ever wish we could hit rewind?

Before there was a me and you, before the scars

Damn, I was happy before it all got messed up

I was okay before we fell in love

And I always believed I was enough

Now I can’t unbreak my heart

And I know there’s nothing you can say

I’m trying to get through this day

Trying to believe something good will come my way

And I’m sorry I picked up the phone

Just feeling like the darkness has taken over the light

And it’s so hard to keep on fighting but I fight

And I really don’t know why I called you tonight

Guess I was hoping to feel a little less alone

Friends Like That (storybook)

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I have started trying to find something different to try to stand out so some of my posts I’m making storybooks with.

Hope you enjoy.

Friends Like That

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Always been several old timers

Saturday mornings down at the diner

No one sits in the corner booth

That’s where them boys stretch the truth

Talking politics and about their wives

And how that fish was twice its size

Harley’s not around to join them anymore

But when the bell rings they look at the door

I pay my bill and tip my hat

Wishing I had friends like that

But how to be a good friend I’m still learning

I am back at the diner Saturday morning

The boys come slowly walking in

And I noticed Tom is missing

Hear them say it’s a damn shame

And how death won’t take his name

And I listen to them as they tell their war stories

How they laugh and cry at the memories

Then the door opens and the bell rings

They stop talking, look up ,wishing the same thing

When they hold their breathe in silence

I can feel their pain in those few seconds

Then they’re back to recalling when

Saying how grateful they’ve been

I can’t help but smile as they remember back

And I can’t help to wish I had friends like that

It’s Hard For You Too

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You asked me to the movies

Shared your raspberry Icee

Asked if I wanted some of your popcorn

All these things you’ve never done before

You move to sit a little bit closer

I’m wishing this movie wasn’t over

It’s so hard to smile when it’s done

Fighting the tears about to come

You may never say the words out loud

But you might miss having me around

Saying goodbye to your friends

As your new lives begin

And I know this because I was there too

Caught between two worlds that are pulling you

I know the last few years have been tough

Remember you are loved, you are enough

Listen, because it’s so easy for me to see

You are a better human than I’ll ever be

Smart , beautiful inside and out, and confident

And out of all the people on this continent

You need to take care of you, ask for help

It’s okay to not be okay, take care of yourself

I will always be here, one call away

Call, text, Snapchat, anytime night or day

I know if you read this you’ll say it isn’t true

It’s okay, because I was once in your shoes

So go out into this world and make your mark

You’ve been given wings, time to fly, time to start

Don’t be afraid to fail

Take care of your mental health

No matter where you are I’ll be in the stands

Because, my daughter, I’ll always be your biggest fan

Looking through your windshield

While looking in your rear view

Letting you go is hard for me

But I know it’s hard for you too

This Is Not Goodbye by Sidewalk Prophets-

Biggest Fan by In Paradise –

These Are The Days by Cory Asbury –

They Grow Up Too Fast by Jimmy Charles –

I Pray You Find Your Way

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Good morning heron, out here all alone

Do you ever wish you could sing a song?

It’s nice seeing you in the morning light

Don’t leave heron, why do you take flight?

Is there something you are seeking?

Is there something you are needing?

Do you like being out here by yourself?

Do you ever wish you were something else?

Is flying away a game you like to play?

Trust me heron, I’m not going to chase

I’ve chased after things prettier than you

And that’s something I no longer will do

I don’t need the drama or the games

I’m looking for someone who wants to stay

I’m only chasing after things that give me peace

Things that put my heart, mind, and soul at ease

I wonder heron, will you ever settle down?

Can you break down the walls so that you can be found?

It’s a wonderful gift to be truly and fully known

To be able to feel safe in your own home

I was surprised you weren’t here this morning

Wherever you are, I hope you’re soaring

To be honest, I kind of missed you today

So silently I say, I pray you find your way