Count it all Joy!

Saturday, 28 April 2012

  • Changing like seasons.

    When I was in high school, I began to learn what it was like for people to change. 
    In ninth grade, my sister changed and moved out. I felt lost and betrayed for a while.
    In tenth grade, my close friend changed...for a guy. 

    Many of my friends have changed since then, and the old phrase "You are who you surround yourself with" is never more true. I didn't realize it so much 5-6 years ago.

    I am brokenhearted today.
    I've been watching a good friend just stop caring.  
    Is it not enough to grow apart from a friend? But to watch them digress into the kind of person they once despised...hurts. 

    Quite a few of my friends have once told me how they're "never going to become like 'that'". I don't listen to that promise anymore. I'm not keeping expectations. I'm just trying to pray for people more. I'm perfectly aware that if I'm not careful, I could change just as easily. 

    The word "Never" sounds strong, but it is only as strong as your resolve. 

     

     

Tuesday, 21 February 2012

  • You Can't Steal My Joy.

    That fiery hair,
    Those thoughtful green eyes…
    Used to make the bird inside of me
    Rush wild with the thought
    Of you loving me

    Overwhelmed my head with
    Pretty words
    And pretty lies
    With your strong hands holding me
    All the stars were mine

    You pointed me to the constant star
    So I had something that would stay
    When you set me down
    And you walked away

    You may know how to win a heart, 
    but you don't know how to treasure one
    And with each new day, I'm learning, Always learning.

    You can’t take the stars from me.
    You can’t steal my joy.
    With this broken heart, I may not soar high
    But I've got my wings-
    I'm still gonna fly.

     

Friday, 06 January 2012

  • Lost...

     Lost your love
    Lost your hand in mine
    Lost the sparkle in your eye
    You’d chase me down the sidewalk
    Grab me from behind
    And I’d giggle no
    When I meant yes
    With all my heart,
    Yes.


    I'm going to miss that.

Monday, 26 December 2011

  • Blue Christmas

    I don’t know what to think today.
    Winter stars have all gone blue.
    Christmas shouldn’t feel this way
    Cold, crushed, and confused

    I hate this silence.

    Wait on You?
    No, I don’t want to be still.
    I want to fly.
    I want to win.
    I want to be on a mountain again.

    But I won’t cry a river here.
    I’m done with tears.
    Camouflage heartbreak for a while
    With kind words and a pretty smile
    Like a composed disaster
    Threatening to shatter

    But You come around again
    Blazing shadows with Your grace
    Softly calling
    Gently drawing
    Till I look upon Your face.
    My tears finally start falling,
    and the world of hurt about me blurs;
    But oh Your Love!
    How it conquers!

    Old promises ring inside my heart
    Of tender mercies just for me
    You’re the only hand I have to hold today
    But it’s the only one I need.

    Where You’re leading, 
    I can’t tell.
    But I know that You do all things well.

Saturday, 19 November 2011

  • Oh, Autumn...

    Look up
    Let out a breath of wonderment
    The trees are simply glowing from that autumn paint set
    Your voice echoes in my ears
    I wish you were here. 

    Walk on
    Listen to our favorite song
    Little memories of you and me surface constantly
    Angry dog snaps me out of my reverie 
    I wish you were here. 

    Breathe deep
    Neighbors pass me with a smile
    The afternoon is ending and you're calling in a while
    It's been a good day, dear.
    Still wish you were here. ♥ 

Thursday, 10 November 2011

  • I could just float away (:

     

    It’s like your heart feeling like
    A big red balloon
    Blown up so much it’s about to pop with 
    JOY
    You’re wondering how
    How your world could come crashing down
    How you can hurt so much
    That you can’t even breathe
    You turn around-
    Another moon is coming out
    Another ringing in your pocket
    It’s him.
    Another night
    North Star to the right
    Stable and bright
    Those hurt angry fists
    Open up to the sky
    Touching the stars
    Shaking
    You just won the world back
    It’s too much to hold
    And you can’t stop laughing
    It’s November 
    but you don’t feel the cold
    Cause you’re about to explode
    Like a big red balloon
    Bursting with
    Joy.
     

     

    -K. W.

    11-5-11

Monday, 22 August 2011

  • Blueberry Cheesecake

    I'm happy!
    Like us singing with kids
    A "good morning" text
    And your smile.

    Like a giraffe
    and an oversized oatmeal cookie
    with raisins.

    Like you driving me home
    talking about how good God is
    Cause He is.

    Like you sneaking me doritos
    Giving "I love you" hugs
    and leaving me with enormous smiles.

    Like just being quiet
    Listening to our favorite hymns
    and sharing a mountain dew

    I'm happy!
    Like your beautiful heart
    and you sitting next to me
    Stealing my blueberry cheesecake. <3 

Thursday, 11 August 2011

  • There's something in your eyes

    I can see it
    Surfacing from the inside
    Sparkling like Christmas lights
    Something happy
    Something kind
    You've got laughing eyes
    Thinking eyes
    'I’m not smiling but I think you’re cute' eyes
    There’s something inside them
    Sincere
    Protecting
    Beckoning
    Where are we going?
    Stop staring
    It’s a little unnerving
    To stop breathing
    Even for five seconds
    Across a room full of
    Rambunctious kiddos
    I look into your amused and
    Distracted eyes
    Sparkles slide right down your nose
    To flutter across the room
    And hug my heart 

     

Thursday, 28 July 2011

  • To a hurting friend.

    Your smile is trying too hard.
    Pick me up, spill your heart
    Mountain Dew, instant mood lifter 
    let’s model some crazy sunglasses
    and buy a lemon.
    but wait
    You can’t just walk past the water noodles
    Plant your feet, this is serious
    But then yours smacks me 
    and like a girl
    I erupt in giggles
    Paint the world orange
    pink and green
    most ridiculous t-shirt I’ve ever seen

    What to do now
    but flop on the couch
    Disney time! (We’re still five)
    I’ll steal all the popcorn
    Make me sip your sugary coffee
    Eww.
    Mine only has milk.
    You just laugh-
    A real laugh.
    Replay the funniest scenes
    don’t touch my feet
    Rewind to my favorite song
    Sleepy smiles and somehow
    my head finds your shoulder

    Then it all falls down again
    I can see it in your eyes
    driving me home again
    your hands clench the wheel too tight.

    Green light; keep moving,
    Keep your eyes on the road
    “God is in control”, you say aloud.
    But I think you’re talking to yourself.
    Words fly around my head
    I can’t decide which ones to say
    So I don’t.
    I just let your favorite hymn play.
    We sing along, 
    but my heart breaks.
    So much loss…
    Oh Jesus,
    Keep us near the cross.

Tuesday, 12 July 2011

  • Hope Still Floats

    I found myself on the shore of disappointment
    You pushed me off in Your little vessel Hope
    But who am I to say that I’m brave enough
    Who am I to pretend I’m not a joke

    You said I’ll make it to the other side someday
    But eternity is drifting in these seas
    Reach out to feel my fingers touch the water
    Drops of heartbreak and disillusioned dreams

    Hear this above the wind,
    above the raging in my heart.
    Still and quiet, “Let it go, let it go.
    You’re stronger than you think
    When you keep your eyes on Me
    And remember hope still floats,
    Hope still floats…”

    So I will never stare into these waters
    It’s the horizon beyond that holds my heart
    Though these seas strive to devour me whole
     I will say, It is well with my soul.

    Hear this above the wind,
    above the raging in my heart.
    Still and quiet, “Let it go, let it go.
    You’re stronger than you think
    When you keep your eyes on Me
    And remember hope still floats,
    Hope still floats…”

    -Katie W.

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  • RainaN
    <3
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  • Irishman_T
    Your rainbow is so you. ^_^
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    May I say, that you sure do light up my day. And I enjoy saying hello to you. Hello to you!<3 Britt
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    It's high time that I post to your chatboard once again. How do you fare on this fine afternoon?
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    Hai Katie!You write beautiful poetry.
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    I don't see how my peter pan post was pretty poetry, but I love you! <3
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    Haha. Yes indeed. =P Gracias.
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    Well well well....here you are, all the boxes unpacked and everything.Welcome to your new Xanga. ;)