Tell Me What Happens

A day like so many.
But so unlikely.
So far, so distant.
So... intriguing.

But so is waiting.
Waiting for the still unknown.
For what could be.
Could be... Hmm!

Could be! ...Maybe!
Don't hope for fear;
Don't be afraid to hope.
...But, will this kite now fly?

Grip firmly, now.
Don't let it slip.
Hold it tightly,
That string you've got.

Carefully, now.
Run with it. 
Let it soar,
Brush the skies!

Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!
The turbulence!
Keeps me ever holding ground.
Stay up, stay level! ...Stay grounded.

It's too tricky.
The currents unpredictable.
High winds!
No control.

Dad, give me help.
Put your hand on mine.
Help me hold the string.
Teach me to fly high.

So I'm learning to trust-

"Sit there, in the passenger's seat.
Ride with me, I'm in control.
I've got this; I'm the driver."

Throw my coins to the wind.
Let them fall heads or tails.
You tell me what happens.
Here, I give you my 'yes'.

Fingers folded inward, closed.
Clenched palm turns upward. 
Opening before you, just for you...
The string, the keys, the coins. 

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Written by Stephanie Wright
January 29, 2014

Reaching, Waiting, Longing

It’s not that far to get away,
If I can get there on my feet.

Here by the fire,
Maybe I’ll find some rest.

It’s incredible to be alone
And have someone else join the room.

Jesus, I love you,
Though my body wages war against me.
Jesus, I cling to you.
Jesus, please heal me -
I’m desperate.
Be my engagement in this life,
The training of my eyes.
You are the source of all that’s good.
I need you. Rescue me.

_______________________
Written by Stephanie Wright
December 1, 2013

Makes Me Wonder

             Silence keeps me here and sitting,
             Waiting on some kind of word.
             Will you say 'hello' again?
             Or could this be the very end?

             Can we walk the streets of Moose Jaw?
             Or tour the city in your car?
             I like to hear you share your thoughts.
             I'll let you learn to ask for mine.

             I've got this treasure that I'm told to keep.
             She's not for me but someone right.
             She tries to leap right out her cage.
             How long can I keep her down?

             I think I need a pair of blinders,
             Keep 'em on, days and nights.
             I've got one LORD, one hope, one prize.
             Let me fix me eyes & train my sights.

             Listen to me, dear little girl:
             Christ is enough to fill you, please you.
             To Christ, give yourself all.
(I promise) Your desires will be whole.

________________________
Written by Stephanie Wright
November 23, 2013

What to Do?

Dear Friend

Don’t need to ask me out,
Don’t need to buy me flowers,
Don’t need to shower pretty words,
Don’t need to hold my hand.

Don’t need a promise of commitment,
Don’t want to lend my heart.
...I know I won’t be staying long.

But be my friend.
Yes, let’s be friends!
I like the character I see in you.
If we can guard each others’ hearts,
I want to know you more.

So many uncertain factors...
Uncertain risks...
Is this wise?
Tell me, is friendship possible?

_______________________
Written by Stephanie Wright
February 18, 2013

Go

If you're sitting at a red,
You're sitting in a vehicle.

If you're sitting at a red,
You are equipped to move.

If you're sitting at a red,
It won't stay red forever.

If you're sitting at a red,
The red will turn to green.

Then you go.

_____________________
Written by Stephanie Wright
January 22, 2013

Ice Season

Delicate snowflakes
Winter’s flowers now blossom
Very picturesque

Written by Stephanie Wright
January 3, 2013