Self Image

This feeling of entrapment 

With no where to hide 

How I love to love myself 

How I love to hate myself 

All in a single breath 

While burying my self image

This feeling of pretentiousness 

Often leads to demise 

How I love to love myself 

How I love to doubt myself 

All in a single breath 

While torturing my self image

From the Heart 

Char 

Broken

It is a harsh world 

To be judged so openly

We put ourselves out there 

Hoping for the best 

To be consumed by all the hype 

You and I are just broken 

Hiding in the depths of truths 

Facets of a lost reality 

Souls searching for ever more 

Out there I'm one of a kind 

Inside I am another 

Two parts torn in the middle 

Which puzzle piece do you prefer?

You and I are just broken 

Hiding in the depths of truths 

Facets of a lost reality

From the heart 

Char 

Do you dare

There is an equal balance 

Both in light and dark 

But if one tips the scales

A side must be chosen 

Do you dare walk the path 

Do you dare stumble 

Do you dare close your eyes 

Do you dare to not 

Be true to yourself 

There is an equal scale

Both in good and bad 

But if the season is wrong 

You are left to adapt 

Do you dare swim the gauntlet 

Do you dare tread water

Do you dare to stop swimming 

Do you dare to not 

Be honest to yourself 

There is an equal time 

Both in day and night 

But if you pause for a moment 

Does the clock stop? 

From the heart 

Char

Something

I'm spinning around 

Inside my own head 

Things feel way too fast 

Perhaps out of depth

Hoping it will slow down 

I'm missing something 

I'm missing the note 

I'm missing me 

When you feel stuck 

Knowing there is possibility 

In a world of unknown 

Waiting for you to grasp

With an open hand 

I'm missing something 

I'm missing the memo 

I'm missing me 

I just want to be on top 

Of that awe inspiring list 

Apart of the greater plan 

Embracing it all in 

Allowing it all in 

From the heart 

Char 

A name you are called

You were a knight

In shining armour 

With an outward stretched hand 

Lifting me up gently

Planting my roots firmly 

Allowing my branches to spread 

Entwined on the family tree 

So much love you gave

With no ask in return 

No judgment bestowed 

The brightest light to shine

With words spoken soft and true

Of a faithful servant 

Living the gospel 

Leaving a trail of blessings 

A name you are called

Touches our lips 

With enduring love 

Grandfather, Dad, Husband, 

Brother and Friend 

To my dearest father in-law who I love so much, your presence is certainly missed. May you walk in the fields of heaven with the sun on your back and enjoy the beautiful life God has echoed. 

From the heart 

Char