by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 25, 2020 | My Blog, Poetry
You were asleep in those moments You didn’t know I was watching You were oblivious in those moments I remember those moments Those were important to me You didn’t know I would watch you through the darkness I would hear you breath I grasped those moments I prayed for...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Dec 29, 2019 | My Blog, Poetry
I still mourn the loss of that little boy I know I killed a piece of your heart To this day I never forgot No one would listen, no one cared No one fought for you and your heart You have to believe that I was listening You have to believe that I cared You cried, you...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Dec 24, 2019 | My Blog, Poetry
My failures overwhelmed me The sick feeling in my stomach returns What happened that this became my story How did this ever become my story I would do anything to change this script How does one overcome their past Where does the courage come When the fear grips you...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Nov 11, 2019 | My Blog, Poetry
Looks like a lot of vastness Looks like a lot of trees Looks like a lot of wilderness Is it safe or is it dangerous Cold and inhospitable But it is good and it is freedom The wind cares not which way it blows The wind cares not which way I travel The wind will blow...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Nov 5, 2019 | My Blog, Poetry
My words sound just like yours My words have hurt so many My words cause destruction Who do I turn to Who will give me the words Who will show me the way Do you have the answers I seek Do you have the courage to face my words Do you care enough My words are broken My...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 21, 2019 | My Blog, Poetry
I need Your kindness I am desperate I can barely breathe through my tears I need Your gentleness I am so broken I am so exposed My heart was never designed for this My soul cries out for kindness Mercy for my soul I can’t see the way forward I can’t see my way to You...
