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- From the Dying at allpoetry
Death is one step behind me,
as in days before. - My Heart, His Prayer... at allpoetry
Sometimes I'm so weak,
silent with no words. - Hero(ine) at allpoetry
I know where you got your strength:
from the hardships you went through. - Deliver Me, Lord! at allpoetry
Verse:
- Stepping Out of the Way at allpoetry
I’m sure you saw my eyes light up
when you talked to me. - Beauty Made at allpoetry
Beauty is held in the hands
of the One who is of beauty. - Tare at allpoetry
Sprouting head from unknown seed,
seems like wheat, actually a weed. - The Awakening at allpoetry
I. Wild Child
Wild child, I go on, - Way, Truth and Life at allpoetry
The Way seemed to have lost His path,
nailed to a rugged cross. - I Must Die at allpoetry
My head in my hands, life on the floor,
all because I wanted more. - The Call at allpoetry
If you could see me, look into my eyes.
You could see I know what it means to die. - Bright Ring at allpoetry
Brightest ring ‘round the moon,
love song sung in clearest tune. - Provision at allpoetry
Fingers, remember your strength,
grasping His truth’s sword. - Touch of Grace at allpoetry
Faithful in my age of breaking, He is giving and I’m taking.
Ever present in my time of need, gently holding this bruised reed. - Tell Me at allpoetry
Heart feeling like a rocky road,
Seems my life’s in overload. - Cornered at allpoetry
I can’t look at You straight in the eye.
Your beauty is far too great for me. - In Your Place at allpoetry
I turned to man, but he was silent,
with no help to offer me. - Hand in Glove at allpoetry
I draw near to those who love,
those who walk My path. - Anquish at allpoetry
OPTION 1 - Way, Truth and Life at allpoetry
"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.'"--John 14:6 - Chloe at allpoetry
Barely tasting a simple breath,
gone is she now from this life. - Age at allpoetry
Feeling my own age
in the quandary of time. - Where at allpoetry
Verse:
Run from the day, from the light, - Bridge and Torch at allpoetry
He held a torch, burning high and holy.
He looked at me, being His object only. - Pursuit at allpoetry
I am me, all I see. There is nothing else.
I decide to leave my ego on a dusty shelf. - God’s Got A Son at allpoetry
Born as a baby in a humble cave,
this Hand of God came to what He made. - Goodness and Mercy at allpoetry
I asked for things I did not have,
even the good that were really bad. - Darkhold at allpoetry
I can’t evade what I’ve made-
my own darkness seems to raid. - Holding at allpoetry
Held within my lonely hand the thing that seeks to hold me.
It means to make me a better man and to set me free. - Abba Father at allpoetry
Verse:
So many things I think about when I see Your face. - Soldier, Sculptor, Painter, Teacher at allpoetry
Left from the right the sword cleaves asunder.
Rightly dividing the word of truth his work is God’s wonder. - Master’s Touch at allpoetry
Verse:
Once in a lifetime, you’re given the power - Timeless at allpoetry
The clock ticks. I see it in my face.
I am out of breath in this dreaded race. - Of the Word at allpoetry
Out of the lives of men’s children,
You heal what was torn. - The Comfort of This Freedom (For Veteran's Day) at allpoetry
Fear not, brother; be comforted,
Though your friend is gone in death. - Far Beyond at allpoetry
Take me from faith far beyond.
Make my heart like Your Son’s. - All That You Are at allpoetry
Eternal Echo burning bright,
Resounding with a gracious light. - Uptake at allpoetry
So very slow on the uptake,
I wanna hit my life’s brakes. - Vision of Finality at allpoetry
Vision of Finality
- Like You at allpoetry
I've written this for people I have talked with. - Cotton Candy Christ at allpoetry
I love you, you love Me,
Be a part of My family. - Along the Way at allpoetry
A little strength for a lighter trial compared to the weight of His glory.
We weep and howl, yet all the while it marks the start of an eternal story. - For My Brothers at allpoetry
Brothers are struggling on my watch,
You gave me them to uphold. - Prayer for the Life at allpoetry
Grant me desire for eternity,
Where days fall by the way. - Turnaround at allpoetry
A holy hand upon my face.
The warmth of sun that falls like grace. - Self-Disease at allpoetry
Since I was born I lived for me.
“It’s all for me” is how I’d see. - Untitled at allpoetry
Thank You, Father, that I will not come home empty-hearted.
Because of Jesus, Your Spirit has been poured out into me. - Godless at allpoetry
Rage and lust, folly of flesh,
Along with fear and pride. - Rolly-Man at allpoetry
Watch me roll on my face.
You saw my belly button. - The Fellowship at allpoetry
Where are My tired and so confused,
Those misunderstood and abused? - The Ugly Woman at allpoetry
There once lived a handsome man,
Who had the pick of his desire. - Have Me to Hold at allpoetry
There’s a hole in my heart
Where the darkness comes out, - Cause and Effect at allpoetry
We love Him because He first loved us.
We arise because He raised us from the dust. - See at allpoetry
See the blue, see the red;
Joy o’ eye for my head. - Have, Hold, Keep at allpoetry
Verse:
Seething in my burning heart. - Saddest Song Ever at allpoetry
Verse:
I’m sitting here in Your world, - Light Bearer at allpoetry
Light Bearer
- God-Man Weeping at allpoetry
God-Man weeping for one who’s sleeping.
The world looks on in amazement. - Praise the Lord at allpoetry
Peace and grace be to you,
From the Lord our God, who is so true. - Going Somewhere? at allpoetry
Where you going, sis, leaving all your blues?
A light is filling your eyes. - Dawning Strength at allpoetry
Dawning light against the dark;
The calm upon the sea. - Theocrat at allpoetry
I pull the switch with a wince, following simple prayer.
It has been four years since, and tensions in the air. - Purpose at allpoetry
He did not make us out of need; He’s the Source of Life.
He’s the Father of the Seed, Who became our Sacrifice. - Soft Caress at allpoetry
In off-world glow bathed in Time,
Mimicked in a hollow green sea, - You Can’t Take at allpoetry
Locked in grace with blind faith,
What I need for my race - Look and Wait at allpoetry
I wait for the day You loosen Your grip,
And time is gone, no second chance. - Who I Was at allpoetry
Verse:
- Love, Reason and Rhyme at allpoetry
Where is the Love, Reason and Rhyme;
Faces of the One Creator sublime? - Porcelain Doll at allpoetry
Beauty for the common eye, Full of color and so demure. - I Insist! at allpoetry
I insist to make Him miffed, And yet I’m not eternally dissed. - Wrong at allpoetry
An ancient cry is heard in the distance, Sounding pathetic, provoking my tears, - Spikenard at allpoetry
She breaks the flask on His feet; The common and holy, hereto meet. - M0ofie’s Rhyme of Reason at allpoetry
Humor smacks of reality, And I’m as real as I can be. - Tedium, Joy and Carts of Grace at allpoetry
Tedium must leave my joyful heart, I'm taken up in Grace's cart. - Awakened at allpoetry
Lulled by the sins and whims of Satan, Yet all the while my Lord was waiting. - Burlap to Rainbow at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 7-20-08 My burlap soul grates my heart, - Exhortation at allpoetry
Why are you there shaking your head? Can't God raise a man from the dead? - Paraded Heart at allpoetry
But for the Lord this road remains lonely, The one I knew is not there. - She Came Looking at allpoetry
Coming from nowhere, so it seems, She stepped into my gaze. - Everything at allpoetry
Life and love, Breath from above. - Brethren of the Tempest at allpoetry
Tempest-born, and brought to utter peace, Sons of the highest Horn, the war has now ceased. - From the Gap at allpoetry
There is one in my heart, One who's in my prayer. - Dirge for a Sister at allpoetry
Chasing dreams have left you bankrupt, You return with less than what you had. - When I Grow Up at allpoetry
Suckling on the Word of God, This milk's my favorite food. - Downhill Racer at allpoetry
The slide, the fear, the simple thrill, I'm a child in joyful abandon. - Falling at allpoetry
I see me falling, not calling for any aid. No terror on my face, for I have resigned. - At the River at allpoetry
Water is calm, clear and cool, Under a hot sun. - Parade My Heart at allpoetry
This lonely road is lonelier yet, Knowing you're not here. - At Reconciliation's End at allpoetry
I cannot help but simply smile, Seeing you come to me. - Criminal, Predator, Monster at allpoetry
Deformed beast howls at the skies And shakes its fist at the heavens; - Master at allpoetry
The chisel is sharp, the hits are hard. You strike like a wise sculptor. - Dare at allpoetry
I fell down, hurt my crown, Shoved aside by finite hate. - Wanna Live, Wanna Dance at allpoetry
See my feet, so complete, They're just itchin' to dance. - Mountain at allpoetry
From heart so frail, not unblemished, A thought for consideration. - Four Crowns at allpoetry
To walk, to see, to hear, to speak, Giving glory to the Lord. - Go Ahead at allpoetry
You've had your way way too long, Just what has it brought you? - Glory of the Weak at allpoetry
Ding-dong, something's gone, Something in my head. - When Worlds Collide at allpoetry
Rage against the Sage, The One who made this world. - Can't You See at allpoetry
I long to have you love Me, And save you from the Death; - Light, Love and Power at allpoetry
Light, all light; no dark about it. No void to speak, there is the Spirit. - Revelation at allpoetry
Who are you, parading sun? Humility is your beauty, O moon! - Sister at allpoetry
Sing if you want, I love your song You're already perched within my heart. - Such Thoughts at allpoetry
I want to think of things true, Along with things so pure. - Middle at allpoetry
Silly little ditty of being in the middle, Just some words I thought to peddle, - Something at allpoetry
Something in me moved me, And drove me right to You; - Wisdom at allpoetry
Impartial, and yet yielding, she's peaceable and pure; With mercy, no sentimental feeling; she is very sure. - What You Think at allpoetry
Verse: From the Word, I have a thought, - Kathleen at allpoetry
Kathleen's redeemed, Or so it seems. - Pride at allpoetry
Needs to prove, needs to win, His strained voice weakly cries; - Truth at allpoetry
Quiet power, like a hand held out, She's stark as a high-noon sun; - Power at allpoetry
Going the path so few dare, Defining the time where it stands; - Unseen War at allpoetry
Two angels stand against each demon As His grace is softly singing. - Sun and Rain at allpoetry
One man's joy, one man's grief; To one a blessing, another a curse. - Cup at allpoetry
Feeling like my life's bankrupt And the collector's wanting more; - Children of God at allpoetry
In every land, 'cross seas abroad, As numerous as sand the children of God; - The Answer at allpoetry
The hand sweeps across the clock's face, Vicious the tyranny, this machine time; - Because I Live at allpoetry
Where was the hope we had once known? He spoke to us words of life. - The Kingdom at allpoetry
The Life had to die, that we could live; Heaven drew nigh, for the Father to give; - Glory of the Throne at allpoetry
O, my Lord, Father and God, Yours is a righteous house; - Prophets and Scribes at allpoetry
I don't want to teach, I simply want to learn; - Under My Skin at allpoetry
Life disappoints, it's getting worse, The beauty given is under a curse; - Thrive at allpoetry
I am thirsty! Quench My thirst with sour wine. - My Beliefs at allpoetry
1. I would know that I was going to heaven upon death. There is no reason for me to have such a belief other than that I believe Jesus is Lord and has risen from the dead after having died for my sins on the cross. There is n - Three Glories at allpoetry
I. Veiled in finite flesh, mercy walks the earth; - I Can See at allpoetry
My heart once stirred me long ago, The cold echo of an empty pit; - Pride at allpoetry
It must be lonely being the only One who is right; - Writer's Cramp at allpoetry
Jesus Lord; I’m depressed And I don’t know why; - This Writer's Prayer at allpoetry
Happy are my words; each and every syllable; Hope in every song, falling short of parable; - Sondra at allpoetry
We got to see what He can do with one Once He got hold, drew her to His Son; - Has Anybody Seen? at allpoetry
Verse : Got up this morning, last night just a trace; - I Had To... at allpoetry
Drawn to the dark, moth to a flame, a life that was blasphemy; - Beside at allpoetry
Waiting, whispering, wanting much, It is death I deserve; - Vow at allpoetry
I call you from the cleft, my dove, Have no fear with me; - Everywhere at allpoetry
Verse: In greatest light, a great dark comes, - Rubber and Glue at allpoetry
I feel like rubber, while You’re the glue; All my sins have bounced on to You; - Breaking and Binding at allpoetry
I hate where I’m from, what I see; Yet it was all I ever knew; - Between My Ears at allpoetry
Fudging their way into my mind, Between my words of prayer; - Crucified at allpoetry
In my living I am dying; The sin that hangs upon my heart; - Masterpiece at allpoetry
He carries His death upon His back, A cross to bridge the treacherous void; - My Father’s Child at allpoetry
Looking up to the skies As if to find my home, - Ready at allpoetry
Ready to die, ready to live, Ready to love, ready to give, - Beyond This Day (Hopeful Version) at allpoetry
When I die, please keep my breath, Lay my soul on gracious frames; - Beyond This Day (Hopeless Version) at allpoetry
When you hold me, keep my breath, Lay my soul on dusty plains; - Fragile and Precarious at allpoetry
Cast the lot upon my life and have Your way with me; There is nothing in this world that I desire; - For the Coming Year at allpoetry
Failures make me drop Making the next step harder; - Draught of Heaven at allpoetry
Take the dying pain of fear And bathe it in His love; - No Day Passes at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 12-13-07 No day passes without thoughts of you; - LeaderSong at allpoetry
Imagine a vessel, Driven by a great power, - Blessings of the Patient at allpoetry
Those so choosing not to manipulate are those who choose to be patient; It is these who will to wait, knowing desires are transient, - My Place at allpoetry
Exalting You, Lord, is my place, For I’m here, while You’re there - On-Going Christmas at allpoetry
I’m counted blest, more than before; I lack nothing, need nothing more; - Gift of Gifts at allpoetry
What do I give to the Maker of all? For it’s all He rightly has; - Christmas Sight at allpoetry
My heart embraces the righteous Reason, For He sought to embrace my soul; - King and Lord at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 11-26-07 Heaven opened to reveal a white horse, - Demons, Seas and Men at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 11-24-07 Demons submitted to His command; - Center of Gravity at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 11-19-07 I look to You as You hold me, - From Blood at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 11-17-07 Blood, so much blood, - For My Good at allpoetry
So much patience; endless kindness; So great Your way with me; - Diamond of Love at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 11-13-07 The facets of the highest love are grace; - Tom at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 10-18-07 You seem so very strange to me, - Stance of Peace at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 10-17-07 I stand upon the peace - Hello at allpoetry
Wonder why I named this as I did? Hmmmm...
By the way: Hello!
- The Glorious Trump at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 10-10-07 I know the creeds about the Seed, - Knowing at allpoetry
Eternal life is the highest grace, That comes through trusting prayer; - I Know You Are… at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 10-8-07 You say you caught me in my sin, - Flesh and Stone at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 10-2-07 Grant me, Lord, a face of stone, - A Daring Dream at allpoetry
Father, please see this as a prayer. - Pieces at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 9-27-07 Take this; it’s good; - Rainbow Girl at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 9-27-07 Heartbreak kid, though you wouldn’t know it; - Millstone at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 9-26-07 Cuss me out; it will be grace; - Joy Comes at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 9-24-07 The Life faces the Death, - Let Me Be Near You at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 9-19-07 Verse: - Sense o’ Heart at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 9-17-07 I feel I’m about to meet you, - Crucified at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 9-14-07 Verse: - New Wine at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 9-12-07 I sat within my heart’s cleft, - My Beautiful Desperation at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 9-11-07 Devoid of good, without a righteous thought, - Holy Desires at allpoetry
©Bob Barra, 9-10-07 Holy One, with face so fair, - On Eagle’s Wings at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 8-23-07 Verse: - Jack and the Bird (A Story-Poem ) at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 8-25-07 In a dreamy far-off land - For Heavenly Climes at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 8-22-07 This worm below has set his gaze, - A Pause of Heart at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 8-22-07 Don’t ask me what I think of you; - Visit at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 8-21-07 I visit the morning, - Echo of Predestiny at allpoetry
A divine echo in my heart. I am the one refusing to have my feet washed by the Lord; - Half-Way There at allpoetry
Feeling younger than when I was thirty, But then my soul was very dirty; - Just Because at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 8-2-07 Verse: - Eternal Desire at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 8-2-07 So many times a joy is mine - Blessed Man (Trilonnet) at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 8-8-07 Blessed is the man, who fears the Lord, - Good Redefined at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 8-3-07 Nothing seems to go my way, - Instilled at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 8-7-07 You call me through the cracks of my heart, - Call To Rest at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 7-19-07 Want to drop and give this up; - About Faith at allpoetry
© 8-4-07 Faith’s indeed a divine gift - Love-Borne Joy at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 7-19-07 Borne of death, to die again, - Trapped at allpoetry
© 8-1-07 Trapped inside an unseen space, - Faithful Wounds at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 7-26-07 / What I say is not nice, / Yet by Him it’s kind; / If by them you’re born twice, / It’s molded by His mind; / Desiring to not spew advice, / I won’t lead astray; / My council’s - The Highest Form at allpoetry
Bob Barra, 7-30-07 / To touch the heart of God, / Having learned His will; / To go to Him and prod, / As we’re being still; / To seek His grace and mercy, / In e’ery time and need; / To see as He sees; - In Him at allpoetry
There’s no fear in the love of God, / The Lord Jesus Christ; / That joy alone provokes my laud, / My God’s sacrifice. / Note it says it is of Jesus, / And not vain religion; / To trust the One who alway - Where’s the Son at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 7-24-07 / Verse: / A whirlwind rush by Your side, / Joy o’ love keeps us tied / To You, our Lord, Who made all things; / Our breath, to us, You always bring; / Take the moon, take the - Concerning Fishing at allpoetry
© Bob Barra, 7-26-07 / Verse: / Jesus said to Peter, / “Let’s go fish for men;” / Nothing could be sweeter / To help them from their sin; / I know nothing, but the cross, / Where I lean and st - The Time to Lighten Up at allpoetry
Bob Barra, 7-26-07 / While talking about eternal things, / Like judgment, souls, eternity, / Someone told me to “lighten up,” / Then I thought, “What do they see? / Should I lighten the heart I’m given, - Sleepless in Fear and Joy at allpoetry
Fears of things beyond control / Hold my eyelids and my soul; / I pray the Lord that He would keep, / But then I keep, and lose my sleep; / Joys from above elate my heart, / All that’s in store and set apart
