Redemption

Never another knew me so well;
I, your greatest obsession -
Within the grip only we knew;
Love, our greatest possession.

Not understood by any others;
Knowing a bliss they knew not -
Bound together, our tiny pieces;
Forever tied, our intricate knot.

So very long, I had waited for you;
My ultimate prayer, you were there -
Without you, now here I stand -
This, my life's ultimate despair.

You are in everything, everywhere;
All around, wherever I turn -
I close my eyes and see your face -
For your touch, I so yearn.

Longing for the day, you will come;
Knowing, without you, I must stay -
Fighting, grasping, for strength;
Alone, forever, in this bed I lay.

I feel you trying to carry me;
I know I must stand up and fight -
Here, in this fit of anger, I stay -
Things cannot be made right.


Copyright Beth Layne 2008

Letting Go

How is it, then, that I come to see the light?
When so little is left in the tiniest traces;
Lost in all that once was and could’ve been –
Knowing, I have been in the most evil of places.

Ah, because of what I’ve seen, this I know –
It is meant for all to know love and light;
None should be left behind in the dark –
And none should be left without sight.

It is within, not without, the key is there –
Unlocking it means letting completely go;
Deep within you, where your spirit lies –
Look there, and let your light show.

Where have you been, my friend?
Where will you go now from here?
The kingdom of God lies within you –
You must let go of your fear.


Copyright Beth Layne 2008

Illusions

I see you in my mind -
Yet, you are here;
Before me, but not -
But, will you appear?

I am still frozen -
Pictures left untaken;
Deep within my heart
I feel sad; forsaken.

Gone, in an instant -
As fast as you came;
Like a flash of light -
Left, not the same.


Copyright Beth Layne 2008

First Encounter

And, are you there? Really there?
This, the question, I must ask –
My imagination is running high;
Perhaps, this is the land of lulabye!

Panic sets in, and you are gone –
Shaking, I stand in waiting;
Thus, will you come back to show ?
Or is this of only my creating?

I felt the stretch from beyond;
Felt the awe of you pulling back –
Now I stand wondering ,
Is it my sanity that I lack?


Copyright Beth Layne 2008

Ghostly Persuading

I see you, and hear you –
I know your deepest pain;
I want so much to help you –
Your fears are to blame.

Release, my dear one,
All the fears you hold inside –
Draw yourself unto the light;
It is there, where you reside.

Your time has ended here –
It is time now to rest;
You are not cursed to walk –
You are meant to be blessed.


Copyright Beth Layne 2008