What do you think about when you think of the cross? Do you think of church? Christians? Jewelry? Does it mean anything to you? Perhaps it feels like a pretentious symbol to you, offensive in its religiosity. Maybe it is a sacred image, symbolizing peace, and hope. Maybe you think of Jesus. But what is […]
Beloved Daughter
Beloved Daughter A Poem, by Joy Aletheia Stevens ~ Your laughter rings in my ears, It’s so sweet to hear. Are you even aware of the joy you bring? Or how you make my heart sing? ~ Your innocent smiles, your innocent cries The wonder and beauty in your eyes The imagination that can reach […]
Most Incredible of Thoughts
Most Incredible of Thoughts A Poem, By Joy Aletheia Stevens ~ There is a thought, To big to contemplate, To enormous to be sought, Too magnanimous to formulate. ~ This thought cannot be grasped, Most certainly can’t be hidden. It cannot be asked, No suitable answer given. ~ Though it most certainly can be touched. […]
Took Me Home
Took Me Home A Poem, By Joy Aletheia Stevens ~ How could I be so very blessed I don’t understand, this I confess That You would take me as Your very own Like a foundling child without a home ~ You found me in an abandoned place And Your hand caressed my tear soaked face […]
Grace for the Beast
Sometimes I think I see the world in a somewhat odd way. I’m extremely analytical, and very sympathetic. When I hear of the horrors and atrocities committed by people I’m caught up in the question, “why?” I look for reasons, reasonable ones, that could have led this person down this road to become the person that […]