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...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 20, 2019 | My Blog, Poetry
Did you not hear me cry out How loud must I scream Will my tears not be enough What other price must I pay Has anyone fought as hard as me Do you forsake me in my darkest hour Am I not worthy Have I not paid for my sins Is there no grace for your son Must I know a...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 3, 2019 | My Blog, Poetry
Would you soften her heart Would you soften her heart towards me If it is Your will Every night I whisper this prayer into the dark Every night I feel the loneliness If it is Your will The day is long, the night longer The road never really ends Loneliness my constant...
