Saturday, October 17, 2015

October 18th

It was time I picked up my pencil and wrote again. If you don't know my story, my birthday brings a lot of memories- good and bad. This year, it has been extremely tough - I have been plagued with old memories and past chains that USED to surround me and keep me shackled.

This is what I wrote in response and my cry out to God.


October 18th, 2004


I can still remember that dark night, some years ago.

I was ready to give up the ultimate fight- the fight for my own life.

I sped down that road without a second thought in my mind.

Oncoming traffic- headed my way.

Your voice was so strong in my head- NO! GO THE OTHER WAY!

I straightened out my steering wheel and kept on my way.

Up ahead, there was a break in the rail. On the otherside; a steep, dark hill.

Faster and faster I sped- headed that way.

Again, I could hear your voice- NO! GO THE OTHER WAY!

I kept going late into the night, finally finding my way home.

In one last attempt, I reached into my trunk to grab what should have been there.

My hands came out empty. In that moment, I realized you wouldn't let me die.

I look back at that night; thankful you didn't let me go.

My story has not yet ended because you have a greater plan instore for me.