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I was not seen, nor soothed, nor safe, nor secure
“I Was Not Seen, Nor Soothed, Nor Safe, Nor Secure” is a deeply honest spoken word poem inspired by the four essential building blocks of healthy childhood development described by Daniel Siegel—being seen, soothed, safe, and secure—and a personal journey of growing up without them. This poem invites you into a story of restoration, hope, and grace through faith. I was not seen, nor soothed Nor safe, nor secure. I sought the treasure But could find no cure I heard try and

Kevin McStay
7 days ago4 min read


The Wonderful World God Made
When the midnight meets the morning. When flora and fauna frequently congregate. When the land meets the mountain. When the earth meets the shore. When nature meets its season. When the heart meets nature. When the sun sets on the horizon. When creation breathes new life. When planets and stars align. When the wind fans a fire's flame. When a tiny seed produces great fruits. When the seasons alter the landscape. When we hear the mighty seas roar. When the harvest is in abunda

Sarah Joy Holden
Jan 181 min read


The Shards of My Shame
A spoken-word journey through brokenness, guilt, and the quiet ache of woundedness — yet it ultimately reveals the tender, restorative love of God. The shards of my shame, lay scattered and shattered, As I painfully sought, To piece together all that mattered. Those shards of my shame, The dregs of my dross, Sporadic and strewn, I kept account of my loss. I felt for those shards, As I groped on the ground, The needles of guilt, In a room with no sound. A room with n

Kevin McStay
Jan 172 min read


Poem of Hope, Faith, Love
There are some good days They'll be those bad days Tears occasionally some days Smiles on the other days. Emotions don't choose the day Coming in waves, day to day There are happy or sad days Some more than any other day. For the Lord our strength He is our firm foundation In the deepest dark valleys Or standing on mountain tops. I will love on our good days I'll love on our bad days I will love you on beautiful days I'll love you on crazy days. Come what may, day to day Even

Sarah Joy Holden
Jan 151 min read


THROUGHOUT THIS SEASON
God hold onto my hand Catch my every tear Wisdom to understand Remove whatever I fear Lord, hold me close Never ever let me go God of faith and love Anchor in the storm Take from me any guilt In this, I am not to blame Give me peace in the night One small step at a time God, my ever-present light With you, I am never alone Cast out the shadows of doubt Grant over me your peace There is an unseen reason One, I shall not wallow Throughout this season There's a brighter rainbow

Sarah Joy Holden
Jan 111 min read


IN EVERY SEASON
All seasons come, seasons go The seasons fall, seasons fly Seasons blow, seasons flow A season is born, seasons die. The seasons cry, seasons enjoy A season takes, seasons employ The season's journey, season's story Seasons of sorrow, seasons of glory. Seasons of darkness, seasons of light A season's frailty, a season's might Seasons so fraught, seasons fight A season's bright, a season's delight. The seasons rock, seasons they roll Seasons console, seasons control The season

Sarah Joy Holden
Jan 61 min read


Here I am Waiting
Here I am waiting at the door of the new year Here I am waiting for the time to arrive Here I am waiting for this year to draw to a close Here I am waiting for the clock to strike midnight. Here I am waiting for what God has in store Here I am waiting to leave and enter Here I am waiting like the expectant mother Here I am waiting through the day and night. Here I am waiting for his prophecy to be fulfilled Here I am waiting for God's light to shine bright Here I am waiting

Sarah Joy Holden
Jan 11 min read


THE PERFECT GIFT
All of God's gifts are good They seek no refund Daily, they are delivered A joy to be received. You are a gift from the Lord Chosen and deeply loved Handcrafted by His own hand A gift shared to the world. Jesus, the perfect gift delivered In his mother's arms, he is held In a bleak stable, he's to be found For everywhere else is fully booked. For God so loved the world He sent his one and only son Faithful, honest and good Saviour of the world has come. Let there be peace to

Sarah Joy Holden
Dec 25, 20251 min read


LOOK BEYOND THE WHAT IF
What is yesterday if not today? What is today if not tomorrow? What is tomorrow if not today? What is today if not yesterday? What is the night without day? What is the day without night? What is the night with no darkness? What is the day without light? What is a sky without the earth? What is the earth without a sky? What is a sunrise without a sunset? What is a sunset without a sunrise? What is a mountain without a valley? What is a valley without a mountain? What is a lan

Sarah Joy Holden
Dec 23, 20251 min read


THE WONDER OF HIS CREATION
Looking up towards the stars, Identifying different galaxies. Studying Earth's eight planets, All hanging in the night skies. Who flung those stars into space? Created a moon to brightly shine. How does day and night exchange? Wondering how it all came to be. For every man and generation, Every creed - every nation. To be our source of inspiration, In splendour of his creation. For our God created it to be, He knows the star's perspective. Setting the galaxies into place, Th

Sarah Joy Holden
Dec 20, 20251 min read


The Freed Me -
You’ve got me, to be me Cos you see me You don’t hold back Now you free me. Cos you see deep down And you free me deep down You took a good look And you helped me unclown You saw my whole frame And you took my whole shame You saw what I couldn’t And you built it again You took my hurts and lies Redefined my whole demise Became them at the cross And to my surprise You rose and flew again Took it all for now and then You fulfilled all the whys The what’s, the how’s, and when. Y

Kevin McStay
Dec 17, 20252 min read


THE CONCERT
They came By the thousands For a service of worship Hands raised Voices shouting Praises to God the Father Bodies swaying People singing Preacher saying They can become more Where is God? What did He say When He looked upon the crowd Was He there? Present in that place? I delight more Says the Lord In a child on their knees Than a crowd Of ten thousand Shouting My name For others to hear

Cindy Winegarden
Dec 15, 20251 min read


All is Well
Despite what it looks like and what you face: All is well Although the enemy is lined up against you: All is well With the hordes of hell screaming at you to terrify you: All is well Darkness all around, fear all around, horror all around you: All is well. All is well, though the earth is moved, All is well, though the mountains crumble. All is well, though the seas roar. All is well, though the mountains shake. For is not our God our refuge and strength? For is not our G

Christopher Henstone
Dec 14, 20251 min read


BREATHE
Breathe God Nothing more Breathe God Refresh, restore Breathe God Oh Holy One Breathe God Father, Spirit, Son Breathe God All for Him Breathe God Peace within

Cindy Winegarden
Dec 11, 20251 min read


Some Day Some Way -
Prepare Your Heart for Spiritual Growth - Spoken word Some may some day Some search and look Some find and stay Some come and go Some seek and find Some come and look And still leave blind Somewhat somehow Some find somewhere Some seek the truth Some just don’t care Some find the seed along the path Some birds then feed it just don’t last Some find the seed It’s shallow soil The sun comes up It’s burnt and spoilt Some find the seed amongst the thorns grow

Kevin McStay
Dec 9, 20251 min read


THE BLESSING OF GOD
The Lord God replied Leave behind yesterday There's a new day ahead Finding solace come what may. "My child, walk with me Follow my direction Let me be your guide Through every situation. Stay close beside thee Listen to the words I say Come and see what I see Every step of the way. Daily walking side by side Strolling through my creation I shall not let you stumble Dusk till dawn in every season." God, the rock of our salvation Who gives us a reason to sing When we walk in h

Sarah Joy Holden
Dec 9, 20251 min read


THE FOUR GIFTS OF ADVENT
This gift of love requires no queues. This gift of love requires no ribbons. This gift of love requires no stress. This gift of love is found in Jesus. This gift of hope requires no sweets This gift of hope requires no sparkles This gift of hope requires no fuss This gift of hope is found in Jesus. This gift of peace seeks no conflicts This gift of peace seeks no divisions This gift of peace seeks no weapons This gift of peace is found in Jesus. This gift of joy seeks no sadn

Sarah Joy Holden
Dec 2, 20251 min read


What are You Expecting?
What are you expecting in your life? From what perspective are you looking from? In what and whom are you trusting? Into whose eyes are you focusing? Isn’t it true that what you expect you will get? Isn't it true that what you think you deserve, you will be? Isn’t it true that if you are unworthy, you have no worth? Isn't it true that an orphan has no inheritance or future? What is your view of God; good or bad? What is your understanding of His character; good or bad? W

Christopher Henstone
Nov 27, 20251 min read



Sarah Joy Holden
Nov 25, 20250 min read


TO BE IN THIS PLACE
I've been here before; Do you want me to leave Had you been here before Hadn't you better leave? Should I even be in here? Did I get an invite to come Is this your home or mine I really don't have a clue. Whereabouts is home? It looks a familiar place Should you even be here What's inside to see? Does it matter where! Do we share this home Am I okay to stay here Who owns this place? Are we staying here? Like home from home Was it once full of love Everything in its rightful p

Sarah Joy Holden
Nov 9, 20251 min read
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