Category: poetry
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Deep Calls To Deep: A Poem
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Context As I was praying over our nation’s epidemic of suicide rates growing and pandemic of abortions, I remembered the words of Psalm 42:7, “Deep calls to deep at the roar of your waterfalls; all your breakers and your waves have gone over me.” I penned this poem so to encourage fellow brothers and…
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If I Return To La La Land
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When I entered my manic state of bipolar, my family coined the term “La La Land,” due to my delusional attributes. Since being in my right mind, I’ve held the positive outlook that I would never return, so long as I remain on my medicine. I speculate in this poetic…
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Holiday Hits Mashup: Manic Wonderland
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High-pitched rings, are ya listenin’, In my eyes, frenzies glistenin’, A chaotic sight, we’re manic tonight, Runnin’ through a Manic Wonderland. Gone away is the blue bird, Here to stay is the new bird, He speeds up his song, as we go along, Runnin’ through a Manic Wonderland. …
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‘Twas The Night Before Christmas: A Parody And Writer’s Dream
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‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the house Such excitement was stirring, perhaps just a mouse? The queries were sent from my agent with care, In hopes that a book contract soon would be there; I struggled to stay all snug in my bed, While visions of published…
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Behold: A Poem
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I originally wrote this as a song. Don’t ask me how the melody goes, since I didn’t write it down. This is dedicated to those going through a really rough time in their life. Behold (c) 2017 Katie R. Dale At times in your life when storms rage,…
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The Plight of Lady Manic: A Poem
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“Listen,” she said. “Hear me,” she whispered. Voices in her head validated what she heard. Even with proven logic she was stirred, The possibilities were too great to have deferred. Tangible in spirit, angels gathered near, And the devils followed them there, itching to hear. The reality of the unseen…