feedback

i forgot to mention this, but feel free to leave any feedback that you want about my writing or photos. i am always trying to get better, so i would appreciate some constructive criticism. at this point i think this only applies to the other 2 people that read this site, but i encourage you to reply if you have the time.
thanks, kent

butterfly

its time to be aggressive, to B-E aggressive
and rejoice in the fact that your walk is being tested.
get right up, dust your shoulders, and get ready to bring it
and if joy fills your lungs then don't hesitate to sing it
with that soothing voice of which the angels are so jealous -
just don't get too far out ahead of yourself and get overzealous.
sit back and be easy and let god reveal
the plan and the love with which three nails he sealed
and solidified deep down with a light in your chest
with a passion and romance that not even shakespeare could best.
feel lucky that god has lead you through trials
don't you dare fall into that eeyore state of denial
for you should know your being shaped with the potter's strong hands
and every bump in the road is all part of his plan.
so jump for joy, jump i said 'cause you got jehovah jirah
for us imperfect people he is our perfect provider.
the day you said 'yes' to him you took an oath
so listen and seek and get ready for growth
because our lord is in the life-changing business
so use what he's given you and go be a witness.
go dance 'round like david until the neighbors stop and stare
and scream god's praise like your in the shower; like there's no one else there.
be courageous and bold ,just anything but ashamed-
for he who shaped the heavens knows you by name.

so where you're at right now is not a state of emergency
like a caterpillar to a butterfly its a state of emergence,

see?

by this process you are turning into what you were always meant to be
and it is this very process which we should go through joyfully.
some things will enchant us just to bring us some pain
but his mercy and grace fall down upon us like rain.
so if you're like me, hurting, or the future's unclear
please know in your heart that our

god is right here.

purpose

my intention with this site is simple:

to share myself and my thoughts with anyone willing to take the time to read and listen.

this includes my poetry, stories, photography, and any current situations in my life which are all working together to mold me into a (fingers crossed) better person. christ has blessed me with some unique talents, and they will do no good trapped inside me. hopefully some of them will get out trough this site, and they will inspire somebody...maybe you.

please feel free to leave comments on any of my postings. i will do my best to respond to them promptly and thoroughly. i thank you, my friend, for taking the time to look at my site. god bless.

oh, and if you think some of my writing is a little...how do you say...emo, remember that the name of my site is hopeful/romantic and that i am very much of both.