Poetry Intro Plus 2 Poems: The Precious Children & Be Still

I’ve written roughly 140 poems (maybe a little more) in the past 23 years. I have chosen some of my favorites to post over the next days (or weeks?). I have written way too many “love” poems. Although some are not too bad, I have decided only to post my “spiritual” poetry. I know I am not a very good poet. In fact, I usually refer to myself as a "sloppy poet" b/c I rarely rhyme nor do I follow any kind of specific rhythm. But here they are, nonetheless. Hopefully you will find encouragement if them.

The Precious Children 1990 (age 18)
I love to watch the children play,
They are so innocent and pure,
They believe in so many things,
To them this world is secure

I want the children to always feel peace,
I never want them to be afraid,
They should never have to see hate,
But only the love from which they were made

Dear, God, I wish You could always keep them safe,
Save them from sin’s cruelties,
Sent them guardian angels,
Let them come to You with their frightened pleas

I wish I alone could protect them all,
To save them from the world’s lies,
But for them there is still a hope
Because there is a God who hears their cries

Be Still 1991 (age 19)
Be still…
My heart pounds and I clench my fists,
I can feel my frustration surge again,
The tears sit quietly in the corners of my eyes

And know…
What waits for me?
Are my dreams to remain wishes?
Will I even know when reality comes?

That I…
I cannot even grasp at what is to be,
There are no visible signs leading me,
I do not know what the future holds

Am God!
The peace of His strength now surrounds me,
Life’s questions begin to fade,
What waits for me will come

“Be still & know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” – Psalm 46:10