©2008 Frank Parker

Reprinted with permission from the author

Endless Dream

So near and yet so far

The space of time

The expanse of space

Since last I saw your face.

It haunts me day and night

This endless dream

That you are real

The truth I cannot feel.

The hopeful cord of life

Gives witness to our cause

Your presence will at last declare

What likenesses we share.

Look up to light

Reach out to hope

The journey’s been so long

Come, let freedom be our song.

 ©2003 Rachel Smith

Reprinted with permission from the author

Untitled by Carlene Henager

When I sit in thought, awake, late at night
My mind wanders where it willl and might
Bring up thought of past and future.
Questions, wonders and dreams all flow
With always that burning desire to know
Of the past, all the questions unasked
Yet now I have the chance to know
The “whos” and “whats” and “wheres” all told
By ones who know the tale of old.Piece by peice and day by day
We learn the tale in many ways
Letters, telephone, pictures and e-mail
So many avenues, we cannot fail
To find the answers and each other
Long lost parents, father and mother
Bittersweet memories, regrets, hope and tears
All come flowing with thoughts of past years.

Slowly, we find all pieces will fit
Coming together beautifully, moment by moment
Anticipation, feelings, all come and go
All will work out, in God’s precious time
“Be still,” He says, “I am yours and you are Mine.”
The pieces will fit, no need to rush and worry
Don’t begin to fret, fuss, or flurry.

Accidental words may show their brow
Regrets may follow - you are allowed
But don’t lose sight of this most precious thought
Because of “what ifs” or maybe “I ought”
Bear with each other, it’ll all come around
And you willl rejoice with you family aground
In hope and in love - misunderstandings and all
Making a family, sometims one of us will fall
Don’t despair and don’t feel let down
Everything will be explained when we all sit down
‘Round a cozy table, with love and peace.