Tag: Poetry
In Love with Another Man (Poem)
When I came to visit, you did not say, “I’m in love with another man.” You welcomed me in and asked me to stay. I realize now, I should have ran. But I let emotion lead me astray, hoping that I could hold your…
Leaves Like Fire
Freshly fallen drops like sapphireflash and sparkle at first dawn. Golden, glowing leaves like fireform a blanket on the lawn. Stretching shadows cast by spirestell us all that Summer’s gone. Wills Osborn (9/23/18)
In Awe (poem)
When I came to the end of my weakness and pain, and realized the death of Christ was my gain; It’s in that moment I finally saw: I didn’t need strength, I just needed awe. But He gave me power and covered my shame,…
Allie’s Fears (Poem + Story)
“Is there something you’re afraid of?” I asked Allie one day. “I’ve heard so much about God’s love- But don’t know what He’d say… If I should ask the God above ‘Oh Lord, please, can I stay?’ I fear He might give me a…
Pitter Patter
A girl stands in the rain Pitter patter Humiliating shame Bruised and battered No chance of being vain Clothes in tatters The sweet girls name is Jane Yes, she matters. -Wills Osborn (3/23/18)
Sled
Fresh snow on the trees- Purest of white- The little boy sees At dawn’s first light. With sparkling eyes, He springs from bed. And bellows the cry, “Hey, Dad! Let’s sled!” -Wills (2/20/18)
Thought Alive (Poem)
Once dead in sins: Though thought alive. Running errands for the prince of darkened skies. Our flesh compelled Us down that path. Till we beheld ourselves as children of wrath. Then mercy shone And love displayed: (In Christ alone) By grace through faith we’re…
The Cost (Poem)
The price was great indeed: To suffer and to bleed. But opposite to greed, He saw the greater need. Christ Jesus chose to pay the cost to seek and save the lost. -Wills Osborn (6/19/2017) See Luke 19:10
