Girl in the Mirror
Reflections by Jo
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Abuse of Life What sets apart Is it the beating of our hearts Is it the path we were set upon Is it the path that went so wrong Did we choose to honor mankind, or devour the light that was to shine... Girl in the Mirror Girl in the mirror passing through time unanswered questions living a rhyme Mind on herself though others she did see searching and waiting for something to be... My Dear Is this the life you seek my dear? the one to keep and hold you near Is this the life you seek, I say? The one you thought was on its way? The one you knew would keep you meek would follow Me, you'd always seek... Gentle Eyes Today I saw beauty in gentle eyes A man named Hosy, so full of grace his beauty shown, all over his face I met Hank, once a carpenter proud and true then Larry, a coach, from a university I knew... We talked, we ate, we sang and listened When I left, my heart on a mission To show God's love to each one I met for He made them, He loves them I want them ne'r to forget...
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Chronic pain. Life changing; faith testing; invisible –producer of tears. This has been my life for almost four decades. Four decades of constant pain. Tears flow outward but grow inside. They are a grower of compassion and empathy. They have a way of shining the light on those other than yourself. They teach you. They help you see the world around you. The words on these pages of poetry reflect the struggle, the growth, and the hope that can still be found.May these words seep into your soul, and take you to an emotional, picturesque, and touching journey, so the tears may not be wasted … We are not alone. . There is always hope. God has not forsaken us. “… I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Heb. 13.5 KJV May we see the world with gentle eyes kjweberauthor.com
About the Author
Karen “Jo” Weber lives in Oklahoma, with her devoted husband, Chris, her amazing and beautiful daughter, Casey, and a, mischievous Maltipoo, named Elsa. She grew up in Etowah, North Carolina, where she lived a magical childhood. It was at Etowah Baptist Church, where she gave her life to Christ Jesus, at the age of eight. A graduate of Mars Hill College, she completed her Bachelor of Music in Music Education. In 1986 she completed her Masters of Science degree from the University of Illinois. After graduating she became the Choral Director for Asheville Junior and Senior High Schools. Following this, she owned two businesses - Daystar Handcrafted Creations by Jo and Daystar Photography by Jo. Currently her passion is writing poetry and prose. Through the many challenges and trials of life, she learned many lessons. She learned that even with almost four decades of chronic pain and numerous health problems, that her Savior has been by her side - crying with her, mourning with her, and holding her up, when she did not feel she could bear any more. The bible says, “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book." (Ps 56:8, NLT) As she grows in Christ, she is forever touched by His compassion for her, and his prodding her to never give up, to share His love with others, and, "to fight the good fight of faith." (1 Tim 6:12, NIV) Although not all her poems are inspirational, her goal in life is to always magnify the Lord and inspire others