Your eyes they pleaded in earnest with me
To forget about the sordid past
The look was so forlorn and wearisome
Such that my heart seemed to break at last
I felt I had betrayed you
With the truth my heart and soul had spilled out
And I walked away feeling regretful
Fraught with unease and plagued by doubt
Written by, Michelle Cook
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Lord hear me now
As I speak to you today
Please help me along
This unmarked pathway
Neither one of us is certain
Of what we should do
Please help us make decisions
Which are honoring to you
Written by, Michelle Cook
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Unexpectedly bewitched and profoundly mystified
Each become enthusiastically obsessed one to the other
Overwhelming passion leads to spellbound senses
Magnetic forces accelerate the compelling connection
Perceptive thoughts thoroughly examine the situation
Both seek complete understanding and clarification
She discerns his character while he studies her nature
He senses her expectant desires while she fully recognizes his
At last settled minds arouse captivated hearts to eagerly advance
Every questionable thought is now completely abandoned
Impetuous emotions commence while provocative words hover playfully
Finally reacting as tousled raindrops fluctuate invitingly over an alluring current
Destiny is set into motion and love is captured in the midst of uncertainty
Written by, Michelle Cook
Originally posted: January 26, 2016
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Posted in Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged captivated, compelling, creative writing, destiny, life, love, magnetic, original poetry, Passion, perceptive, poem, poetry, thoughts, uncertainty, writing
Three years of my life I’ve dedicated to writing
And yet now I don’t know how or if I can continue on this journey
My heart just isn’t in it the way it once was
I feel stuck in a life that is perfect in every way
And yet it’s also so broken and ugly that I cannot see past it
I try to disregard the guilt which I so often feel
Originally brought on by the shame of another
But time and time again I still feel it as if it were my own
And now I live with my own transgressions
Screaming at the top of my lungs in silence
Simply responding to the heart wrenching pain
Which has accumulated in my broken heart
Pieces of me have fallen so far away
That I now feel lost and mostly without purpose
Heartbreak and grief have caused an unbearable sadness in me
And somedays I just don’t know how I can move past the hurt
There are days when I am strong and days when I think I can get there
Back to that old familiar place where life was happy and simple
And then there are days like today when sorrow catches up to me
Swooping me up in a whirlwind of emotions
Then leaving me to stumble aimlessly in the dark
I feel lost as I walk through a fog of despair and uncertainty
And its times like these when I wonder if I can continue on
And I question just how much more my heart can endure
Written by, Michelle Cook
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Tagged broken, deafeated, despair, heartbreak, hopeless, life, lost, pain, poem, poetry, sadness, sorrow, thoughts, unbearable, uncertainty
She bestowed genuine kindness to all
Even to those who didn’t deserve it all
And every day people were very uncertain
Of why she cared for those who were hurtin
She knew not a soul would understand
For her motivation was not her own plan
Her ideas came from the one who gave her life
By following him she knew less pain and strife
And she loved the way he filled up her heart
Blessing her daily with gifts he’d impart
She never once regretted living for him
The man who died to take away her sin
Written by, Michelle Cook
Poem prompt – Kindness (Suggested by, Robert C. Day)
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Tagged blessings, caring, compassion, fulfillment, happiness, Jesus, joy, kindness, life, love, motivation, poem, poetry, thoughts, uncertainty
Reflecting on this life
The one filled with you and I
My heart is such a wreck
Though I can’t seem to tell you why
I’m trying to feel content
And reassure you that I care
But the heaviness in my heart
Is simply more than I can bear
I feel I’m pretending to be okay
When deep inside I’m not
And denying my feelings this way
Often leaves me so distraught
You say that you’ll be patient
And wait for that joyful day
When I can finally love you
Words you insist I will convey
Yet presently I’m asking
Deep within my soul
For God to make a change
And make my heart feel whole
Will I ever come around
I suppose only time will tell
I know I would hate to have it end
In a bittersweet farewell
Written by, Michelle Cook
*Written November 13, 2016. A day when uncertainty crept in.
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Tagged goodbyes, hope, life, lost, love, marriage, patience, poem, poetry, postaday, reflecting, relationships, sadness, uncertainty, writing
Headed for certain heartache
She risks potential danger
Exposing her heart
To the likes of a stranger
A gambler for sure
She takes a substantial chance
Venturing out on limb
In search of ecstasy and romance
Opportunity knocks
And she rushes to the door
Knowing this connection
Could be headed for more
With shaky uncertainty
She opens the gate
With the prospect of love
She foolishly takes the bait
Wagering the possibility
Of demise and peril
She takes the full plunge
Forgetting to be careful
Taking a shot in the dark
She’s liable to confront ruin
Facing hazardous weather
In a storm she’s now brewin
Written by, Michelle Cook
The Daily Post – Writing prompt- Storm
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Tagged chances, ecstasy, foolish, gambling, heartache, life, love, poem, poetry, Prompt, relationships, romance, storm, The Daily Post, uncertainty
My emotions
Surge
From one day
To the next
My mind
Races frequently
And is often
Perplexed
~*~
I’ve watched
Sweet chivalry
Come unexpectedly
Then go
Witnessed
A wave of emotions
Swaying haphazardly
To and fro
~*~
Some days
Are exciting
Others
Boring and bland
Electricity
Fires up
At the touch
Of his warm hand
~*~
Exploring
Every option
As he
Explores his own
Hoping In the end
For a place
We’ll both
Call home
Written by, Michelle Cook
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Posted in Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged chivalry, emotions, feelings, happiness, hope, life, loneliness, love, perplexed, poem, poetry, postaday, relationships, uncertainty, writing
I resist the urge
To give up the fight
Understanding that He
Knows my plight
I have to trust
God knows best
Even when life
Leaves me distressed
I remind myself
It will work out
Because He understands
What it’s all about
Still I resist
His sovereign hand
Wanting things to go
As I have planned
Giving up control
Seems all I can do
The only way
I’ll ever get through
Written by, Michelle Cook
The Daily Post prompt – Resist
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There’s days when we simply feel
Completely downtrodden and worthless
Dismal days when our past afflictions
Easily break through to the surface
And it seems nothing can contain
A heart which is full of despair
Sometimes it just needs to be freed
Perhaps find a breath of fresh air
There’s times when we successfully manage
To break free of our private pain
And those days eventually help us to overcome
The times when we’re mentally strained
It’s all about looking back to the moments
When we’ve found a bit of saving grace
And carrying those memories with us
So that we always have them just in case
Written by, Michelle Cook
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Tagged afflictions, depression, despair, downtrodden, grace, hope, hopeless, life, memories, poem, poetry, postaday, thoughts, uncertainty, writing
I was fortunate enough to see Third Day in concert before they became a well-known band. They were opening for Michael W. Smith on the night I saw them and I haven’t stopped listening to them since. Today has been a bit frustrating; I had a vague idea of what I wanted to write about and yet the words just aren’t flowing. This song started playing tonight as I was getting ready to attempt to write for the hundredth time today. So I’ll leave you with this amazing song, which contains the kind of words which I wish I had been able to write myself. May all of you have a very blessed day! ~M
My life has led me down the road that’s so uncertain
And now, I am left alone and I am broken
Trying to find my way
Trying to find the faith that’s gone
This time I know that You are holding all the answers
And I’m tired of losing hope and taking chances
On roads that never seem
To be the ones that bring me home
Give me a revelation
Show me what to do
Cause I’ve been trying
To find my way
I haven’t got a clue
Tell me should I stay here
Or do I need to move?
Give me a revelation
I’ve got nothing without You
I’ve got nothing without You
My life has led me down this path that’s ever winding
Through every twist and turn, I’m always finding
That I am lost again
Tell me when this road will ever end
Give me a revelation
Show me what to do
Cause I’ve been trying
To find my way
I haven’t got a clue
Tell me should I stay here
Or do I need to move?
Give me a revelation
I’ve got nothing without You
I’ve got nothing without
I don’t know where I can turn
Tell me, when will I learn?
Wont You show me where I need to go?
Let me follow Your lead
I know that it’s the only way that I can get back home
Give me a revelation
Show me what to do
Cause I’ve been trying
To find my way
I haven’t got a clue
Tell me should I stay here
Or do I need to move?
Give me a revelation
I’ve got nothing without You
I’ve got nothing without You
No, oh no, oh no
Oh, give me a revelation
Oh Lord, oh no
I’ve got nothing, now, without You
I’ve got nothing, now, without You
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Tagged answers, chances, Christian, Faith, hope, life, lyrics, music, postaday, revelation, song, Third Day, uncertainty, Video
What can I say
What can I do
My heart is completely
Torn in two
Every day
Worse than the next
This spider’s web
Just too complex
Sunlight filters in
At arbitrary times
I hold my breath
And close my eyes
Encouraged by the light
I’m filled with hope
And given the strength
To somehow cope
Yet as the day
Draws to a close
I find myself afflicted
By formidable repose
Every ounce of my being
Is painfully compelled
To give up hope
I’m simply overwhelmed
Giving up now
I know I will not gain
I will only bring
More heartache and pain
Realizing the path
No easy way through
I need to break free
And run to you
Unprepared and hurting
By the anguish I feel
My only thought now
This can’t be real
Written by, Michelle Cook
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Tagged anguish, creative writing, depression, hopelessness, poem, poetry, suffering, thoughts, uncertainty, writing
Always going through the same old motions
Trying so hard to live out everyday devotions
Seems like I let the trivial things always get to me
I just can’t help but wonder about my ultimate destiny
When the days are excruciatingly long and tiresome
I become impatient not knowing the future outcome
Why must we always question? Why must we always long to know?
Why can’t we just allow His love to lead us and let the rest of it all go?
Written by, Michelle Cook
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Posted in Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged creative writing, destiny, original poetry, poem, poetry, uncertainty, writing
Farewell to the days of the past
The days when consistency seemed to last
Looking to the future now
Not quite sure the way or how
There’s got to be a way
For you to be convinced to stay
Goodbyes can be so hard
But I can’t let down my guard
I’ve got to take each day as it comes
Despite what life may become
You know I’ll stick with you
There’s got to be a way to get through
It never gets any easier though
And I really don’t want to see you go
Say you’ll change your mind
Or we might end up realigned
I don’t want to take that chance
Can’t you hold out for a better advance?
Written by, Michelle Cook
Posted in Poetry, Uncategorized, Writing 101
Tagged decisions, family, farewell, future, goodbye, jobs, military, moving, original poetry, PCS, poem, poetry, relationships, uncertainty, writing, Writing 101
