Cup of Tea Poetry

These eyes of mine... Once veiled by the fog Deceived by the cloak of fear Seduced by the presence of chaos Intimidated by the brutality of defeat Now open to visions of clarity The presence of possibility now in view All things laid ahead of you  Appealing to the hope etched so perfectly in your vision Open wide, my eyes... See the veil of torment and alarm being lifted Open wide, my beautiful eyes... Witness the defense of your Savior as He pleads to our Father Watch in awe, my great eyes As the Father prepares a new vision and offers it to you as a gift These eyes of mine... See that you are beautiful See that your sight has been restored.  Written by: Melinda Y. Tomlinson

So going through some old files on my computer, I came across this expose (for lack of a better word) that I wrote last year. I had forgotten all about it. But I was even somewhat impressed on were my mind was on this particular day/time. So here you go... I am a person who likes to analyze words. Since I am somewhat of a writer (mainly poetry), I like to choose words carefully. Making sure that I fully understand their meaning and usage. Whenever I am writing a poem, in particular, I will analyze and research a word until I have found the perfect word to convey my message. No matter how simple or complex the word may be, I know what it is that I want to say, I know what message and point and emotion I want to express, so I choose carefully. When it comes to scripture and studying the word, I found myself engaging in the same practice. When a particular verse mentions a certain word, I will search other translations, other corresponding verses until I get a full understanding o...

Realistic lies Unfallen tears Reaching for my limits Though my effort seems pointless Cries through the night Rhymes in my mind Set me free just one more time Quiet as its kept I may have nothing left    How can I ignore this chapter Skip the part of this happening How can I escape the laughter Torturing me till I run right after Close this chapter on me

i've been there for you 10 plus years i've fought for you and fought with you i've stood by you i've wiped away tears and eased sorrows i've pitied your pain and kept your secrets i've tolerated the flaws and understood the insecurities i've put you first and considered your feelings in every thought i've paused my dreams even the mere mind flutters i've forgiven the indiscretions and bandaged my wounds and yet i am still just the girlfriend i've loved i've cried i've laughed i've lied i've changed i've grown i've rejoiced all with you yet i am no more than just the girlfriend no ring no commitment no pledge of undying love no bond just the girlfriend the understanding girlfriend so why do i stay why have i declined the opportunities to walk away because i'd rather be just the girlfriend than nothing at all... To Be Continued... Update: I am now the Wife!

Open my eyes see all the lights pretty how my words come to life quickly how my mind falls from grace I don’t know this place… How can I ignore this chapter Skip the part of this happening How can I escape all the laughter Torturing me till I run right after Close this chapter on me…

Head in hands Gazing into nowhere Thoughts full and free flowing with no certain destination Feel nothing and everything at the same time The world of emptiness and fulfillment collide