When you ask me how I feel
I may fall silent and forget what’s real
When you ask me what I want
Again the silence – a foreign thought.
For, the past has made me so afraid
To be myself or know my own name
I wasn’t asked about my thoughts,
How I felt or what I wanted
And if I dared to speak a word
I never challenged what I heard
Or quickly whipped into my place
The man in charge might bruise my face
To fear his reaction I had learned
I’d lose love if my voice was heard
So I conformed to his every want
And the twisted desires of his heart
My own needs did not exist
Just to stay alive was such a gift.
But you are different from all the rest
You love me like Jesus – that is the test.
Jessie Jeanine 
May 3, 2012 at 7:55 pm
WOW–to find someone who loves us “like Jesus”–marvelous!
April 28, 2012 at 11:39 pm
Nice piece there, Jessie.
April 29, 2012 at 5:09 pm
Thank you!
April 26, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Good day my dear
April 26, 2012 at 5:24 pm
God saw that it was good and so should we! It is so good my friend :)
April 26, 2012 at 10:08 am
The past is always jealous of our present, seeking to drag us back into what we used to know. I’m glad that God is a God of the present, the I Am, and will keep you close. Praying for you.
April 26, 2012 at 4:53 pm
The way you’ve worded this is so very inspiring Pete and offers ideas for another poem :) Thank you so much my friend! I appreciate your prayers as well. May your own walk with the Lord continue to shine outward as a loving example for all the world to see!
May 1, 2012 at 10:58 pm
Glad I could be a small part of your story ;) Will keep reading, as long as you keep writing!
May 3, 2012 at 2:04 pm
That kind of support is the most valuable Pete, thank you! :)
April 26, 2012 at 2:20 am
This tugs at my heart, Jessie, knowing what you’ve experience, but I love your ending of hope! Hugs and Blessings to you…xo
April 26, 2012 at 9:00 am
You are such a sweet soul Lauren and no matter what the future holds… I already have my fairy tale ending in Christ, so all is very good. Warm hugs my friend :)
April 25, 2012 at 10:54 pm
I will be there for you in the morning,
each day when the sun does rise,
I will be there to kiss and hug you
That very moment you open your eyes
And as you rise up in the morning
i will place within your heart a smile
So that every waking moment after
Will make your day so very worthwhile
Believe in me and the love i give
as it never changes at all each day
Except as it goes out to all my children
Becoming much better in everyway
And when you pray and close your eyes
Please never again embrace former fears
For my love will embrace you every night
And while you sleep my spirit will be near.
Jessie, as i read your poem, my spirit
was moved to write…it just came as a
poem for you! You are gifted and God
love you greatly! Much love and many
blessing to you my sister
April 26, 2012 at 9:20 am
WOW! This is truly wonderful my friend and brought sweet tears to my eyes… thank you so much!! You’re very talented too ~ I can’t come up with something so quickly although, I wish I could, but it usually takes me more time than I’d like :) Your kindness, support and encouragement are very much appreciated. Many blessings to you and once again… thank you!
April 25, 2012 at 8:14 pm
Jessie; Wonderful poem… Many Blessings .. Bro Pat.
April 25, 2012 at 9:14 pm
Blessings to you as well Brother Pat ~ I appreciate your support!
April 25, 2012 at 10:03 pm
U R Welcome sister… Bro Pat.
April 25, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Wonderful poem and very well expressed, Jessie
Ciao, Francina xx
April 25, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Thanks hun :) HUGS!
April 25, 2012 at 6:06 pm
This Is beautiful Jessie. The Past can’t hold us back from our Jeremiah 29:11 futures. Stay blessed hun.
Sherline :D
April 25, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Jer 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
April 25, 2012 at 5:57 pm
I love this, it speaks so perfectly the thoughts and fears so many of us have lived through, and ending with the hope we all crave and strive for!! :)
April 25, 2012 at 6:02 pm
You got it my friend… thank you!:)
April 25, 2012 at 4:36 pm
enjoyed this, Jessie
April 25, 2012 at 6:02 pm
Thank you Dean :)