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Poems from October, November and December 2004.
October:
Dead Fish
Alone in the Crowd
Your Generation
Where are you Rain?
November:
Love
Free Spirit
Set Free
The Tunnel
Ask Me
Nightfal
Everytime and Always
The Elements (Rain & Wind)
Dance
I'm a Leper
Bring Down Your Walls
Temptation
A Bunch of keys
Catwalk
Falling
Darkness
December:
Christmas
Footprints
The Beach
Two Paths
My Ishmael
The First Christmas
Poems from October 2004
Dead Fish
Floating backwards and forwards,
Travelling with the tide.
Suddenly a thought springs to mind:
Only dead fish go with the flow.
Is that all I am?
A dead fish?
Just going with the flow
And not standing up for myself.
That’s not who I want to be
I have thoughts and feelings too
So why can’t I just say them?
Or why can’t they be heard?
Would they be shocked?
If I started flipping my fins?
Could I go against the flow?
Do I have the strength?
I may not have the strength
But I know someone who can give it
He will be my strength
And raise me from the dead.
~ Rachael Davison
12:10:04
12.50pm
Alone In The Crowd
I’m standing here alone
In the middle of a throbbing crowd.
I’m crying and screaming
Yet no one turns around.
Lying through my teeth:
“I’m fine,” “There’s nothing wrong,”
Smiling though inside I’m dying
I don’t want to burden you with that.
I’m healthy so I should be happy
I’m alive so I should just be glad
So why do I feel so alone?
Why am I so sad?
~ Rachael Davison
12:10:04
11:30am
Your Generation
I dreamt I walked along with you
We were walking hand in hand
Every step we walked you cried
You wept for the place we were walking through.
You cried for humanity and hate
You wept for love and peace
You lamented for the world you created
And shed tears for those who reject you.
You cried out for the hating generation
Where mobs and violence rule
You sobbed for the generation you died for
The generation that seems so far from you.
But through those tears you showed a smile
One of knowledge and quiet contemplation
You said that through this fire and suffering
A glorious phoenix would emerge.
This phoenix would be your generation
They will be on fire in all they do
And this pain and hurt they are going through
Brings them closer to you.
Through this suffering and sadness
They will become like you
And be able to minister to others
Until the time to pass on the torch comes.
~ Rachael Davison ©
Where Are You Rain?
I wish I could escape this place,
Just float away on a cloud.
I’d wake up somewhere in deep space,
Far from this restless crowd.
I wish I could escape this pain,
These feelings of sadness and hurt.
Why can’t they just be washed away
With a walk in a shower of rain?
I loved you,
You hurt me.
I love you,
Why can’t you see?
I’ve cried over you,
Too many times.
You broke my heart,
And for just a few dimes.
I wish I could say I’m over you,
And I think some day I will.
But for now I wish you happiness,
A life with many good times and few ill.
I hope you do find happiness,
Cos if you don’t it will all have been in vain.
Whether it’s with her or someone else:
Just go for it! Oh, where are you rain?
~ Rachael Davison
7th October 2004
11:55pm
Poems from November 2004
Love
Love is one great ball game
Only the rules are vague
You have choices to make
Choices only you can take
To bat or bowl?
To play or sit this inning out?
Love is one big ball game
Not about the winning
Playing it is what counts
Love is a giant sculpture
Moulded from two stones
But when the stones are first brought together
They do not fit at all
The rough edges clash
But the sculptor begins His work
And allows the stones to each give way in places
Until they form one beautiful whole
Love can have so many forms
One day, if you find your perfect pitcher
Let the coach guide you in what you do
And enjoy the game
If you find your matching rock
Let the sculptor shape you
Trust Him with His chisel
And watch the beauty unfold
Love comes in many forms
One day you may find yours
When you do, play the game
Let love shape you!
~ Rachael Davison
28th November 2004
00:14am
Free Spirit
People tell us what to do
What to drink
What to wear
What to think
Don’t give into their empty ideals
Don’t ever be bullied
Don’t give them the time of day
Don’t listen to empty threats
You are not who people perceive you to be
Who you are will never depend on others
On how they choose to see you
Or how they analyse your life
You are a unique person
Carefully created and dearly loved
You are a free spirit
A beautiful soaring dove
~ Rachael Davison
28th November 2004
00:24am
Set Free
She is screaming to get out
Throw away the key
Don’t listen to her cries
That person is the real me
I’ve locked her away
Where she cannot be seen
I’ve buried her deep inside
Where her tears I can hide
I was hurt, heartbroken too
And as those tears I cried
Slowly she began to retreat
Slowly she started to hide
I put up walls and fences
Signs proclaiming: keep out
But behind the icy exterior
There’s a person waiting to be heard
You ignore those warning signs
You walk right through the walls
You see me for who I am
You see with loving eyes
You listen as I pour out my heart
As that girls shouts and screams
You take away my hurt and pain
And I start to praise Your Name
You take out the bird I hid away
And with outstretched arms, set it free
As it gracefully takes to flights
It sings praises to Your Name
~ Rachael Davison
27th November 2004
11:55pm
The Tunnel
Walking through a tunnel
It seems so dark and long
Should I stay or travel on?
Could I see it through?
As I think over my quagmire
My attention is drawn in
Drawn into the tunnel
Through it I see a light
It is not a flashlight
Not even close
Barely like a pin prick
But it gives me hope
The light guides my path
My track down through this tunnel
A hand comes out of nowhere
Where it leads I will gladly follow
~ Rachael Davison
27th November 2004
8:07pm
Ask Me
People ask me how I am
I don't know what to say
I simply shrug my shoulders
And attempt a reply
Ask me when I'm flying over the cosmos
When I'm plunging into the deepest sea
Ask me when I'm free
Ask me when I'm me
Ask me when I'm on top of Everest
Ask me somewhere over the rainbow
Or staring at the stars
Ask me when I know
~ Rachael Davison
27th November 2004
8:22pm
Nightfall
The night has fallen
It came down so thick
I hadn’t really expected it
Well, at least not so quick
It has lasted a long time now
And I’m starting to cry
As I sit here wondering
Why this? Why me? Why now? Why?
Feeling so alone
Nothing is the same
But I know I can get through it
If I just call out Your Name
~ Rachael Davison
26th November 2004
11:42am
Every time and Always
Every tear I’ve cried
Every time I’ve sighed
You have seen it
You wrote it down
You know all my hurt
You have felt all my pain
You have cried with me
As I called out Your name
You are there
Always
Whether I feel it or not
You are there in my darkest hour
I will trust You
Always
You know what You have planned
And all I hope is that, one day,
I’ll know too
- Rachael Davison
22nd November 2004
11:38pm
~ THE ELEMENTS ~
(both are about the same thing: the power of prayer)
Rain
Water pelting down on me
Going right through me
It takes away my thoughts
And washes away my worries
The water cleanses them
My thoughts, my worries, my pains
It takes them all away
I watch them go down the drain
Letting the rain go right through me
But, wait, I’m inside a church
I can feel my worries slipping away
Oh right, I’m on my knees
~ Rachael Davison
17th November 2004
12:25am
Wind
Standing on top of a mountain
Letting the wind go through me
It cleanses my thoughts
And takes my worries away with it
So calm and yet so powerful
Cleansing and relaxing
Yet so invigorating
All feelings all at once
Letting the wind go through me
But, hold on, I’m in my room
I can feel my worries slipping away
Oh, wait, I’m on my knees…
~ Rachael Davison
17th November 2004
12:15am
Pebbles
Everyone is a pebble
The world our ocean
Everything we do
Affects the world
We are dropped into this world
Our actions spread throughout it
Good or bad
They are felt
Decide what path you are going to take
Good or bad?
The choice is yours
But remember the untold consequences to come
What type of pebble will you be?
What influence will you have?
Your message will be heard
So try to get it right!
~ Rachael Davison
15th November 2004
17:40pm
Dance
Life is a dance
You have someone leading
Life is a dance
Who is your partner?
Twirling and dipping
There are a variety of steps
Different tempos to dance to
Different music to flow to
The world provides a rhythm
The pounding sound of a drum
It urges you to quicken your step
Will you go along?
The pace the world sets
Is not always right
Don’t be afraid to set your own pace
It’s your dance – do it your way!
In this life there are many opportunities
Different partners from which you are to choose
You can only choose one partner
Three people cannot tango
So who are you going to choose?
Who will be your partner?
Who will lead your life
And dance you through the world?
You may not win all the competitions
Or go with the beat of the world
But you will dance the night away
And have a few laughs on the way!!!
~ Rachael Davison
15th November 2004
15:10pm
I’m A Leper
I am sinful,
Rotten to the core
I don’t deserve to touch your feet
I don’t deserve your thoughts or love.
I’m “unclean”
But still you reached out and touched me
You healed my hurt and pain
You showed my compassion
You died for me
Paying the ultimate price
You didn’t have to, but you did,
For me, you gave your all
For me, you gave your life,
For me, you endured the cross
Your death has brought me life
Your blood liberated me
But still I hurt you
After you gave so much
I cause you tears and pain
I am sorry
Like I said: I’m sinful
Rotten to the core
Yet you still love and care for me
For that I thank you, a thousand times
~ Rachael Davison
14th November 2004
00.17am
Bring Down Your Walls
We build walls, fences and barriers
Around our thoughts, our feelings, our lives
Are they to keep others out?
Or to keep us in?
The walls halt our thoughts
The fences contain our feelings
The barriers isolate us
They keep us from reaching out
We were commanded to
“Love Thy Neighbour”
We were lead by example
To treat everyone with love.
So what happened?
Why don’t we extend the olive branch?
Why don’t we smile at that stranger?
Or open the door for that old man?
We need to re-think our message
Our message of love and peace
If we can’t love our neighbour
How can we ask others to?
Its hypocrisy
We need to break down these walls, fences and barriers
Tear yours down today
Reach out to humanity
Help the world!!!
~ Rachael Davison
12th November 2004
00.06am
Temptation
Temptation
An awful word
Sinful and wrong
Or is it?
It’s not a word you hear often
You don’t hear many proclaiming:
“I’m tempted!” – not brought up in church
And certainly not shouted from the rooftops
Why is that?
Surely it’s a good thing?
Being tempted that is
What’s the problem?
You’ve been seen as the enemy
Targeted by the tester
No, it’s not a bad thing!
It’s a compliment!
Temptation is not the problem
It’s giving in that counts
So next time you feel that desire –
Shout it from the rooftops!
And watch it disappear…
~ Rachael Davison
11th November 2004
00.10am
A Bunch Of Keys
I’m sitting here with a bunch of keys
Keys which could open a million doors
Which door will I choose?
Which key will I use?
I’m standing at a junction
Surrounded by many roads and paths
Which path will I choose?
Which road will I take?
We’ve all got choices to make
Some easier than other
Which road will you take?
Which key will you pick?
Go off exploring!
See the world!
Search for answers
And you may find some.
There’s no point in just sitting here
You’ve already wasted so long!
Sure, take some advice when planning your route
But never be afraid to plot the one less travelled!
Life must be allowed to surprise us
Don’t have it all planned out
Take that dusty pathway
See where your rainbow ends!
I’m sitting here with a bunch of keys,
I’m standing at a junction,
All I have to decide is
Which one to take?
~ Rachael Davison
11th November 2004
00.05am
Life is one long catwalk
There are different fashions
Different people
Different walks
Everyone is different
No one is the same
Everybody laughs, loves and lives differently
But sure – isn’t it more fun that way?
Life is one long catwalk
Your every step is watched
Scrutinised by your peers
Monitored by your elders
Everything is recorded:
Your walk, Your talk, Your life
What is your life telling others?
And are you walking your talk?
People are watching your daily life
Don’t live a lie
Don’t be a fraud
Practise what you preach
You may not always be understood
But you will receive respect
Life is one long catwalk –
Just watch your step!
~ Rachael Davison
10th November
12:25pm
Falling
Falling
Like a leaf from a tree
Like a tear down a cheek
I am falling
I don’t know where I am falling
There’s no light to guide my way
No one to ask for directions
I’m falling into the unknown
Falling into His arms
They will guide my path
Falling into His love
It will give me strength
Don’t know where I’ll end up
Maybe one day I will
But for now I’ll sit back
And enjoy the show
Falling into His Love
~ Rachael Davison
9th November 2004
2:05pm
Explanation
On the day of writing this poem I turned 16. I have a prayer journal in which I write at least once a day. I prayed that God would bless this year of my life and I said: “I give my life to You – do with it what You will”. Corrie Ten Boom said “don’t wrestle – just nestle” – that is what this poem is about. Rather than wrestling with God and trying to the perfect Christian, which, let’s face it, just does not exist!, just nestle into His arms and know that the Will of God will not take you where the Grace of God will not protect you. That is my dream for the next year, and every year of my life!
Darkness
Pitch black
Nothing can be seen
Blacker than black
The world is blind
Then a light descended
He brought light
And he brought love
He lit so many others
Candles of His word
He said go forth and multiply
Let’s light the world
Those candles went out and multiplied
They spread their light and love
And told so many others of that land above
Where they dared to go alone
Their light shone brighter still
The darkness providing a stage
Those candles passed that flame along
And still as bright they shone
Never was light lost
That candle has come to you
Will it light you too?
And if you let it: pass it on!
Let’s light the world!!!!
~ Rachael Davison
7th November 2004
1:23am
Explanation
In Matthew chapter 5 v 14-16 it says: “You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colours in the world… Now that I’ve put you there on that hilltop, on a light stand – shine!” (The Message)
In that chapter Jesus makes it clear that we are to shine for him. He doesn’t want us to hide that light – He wants us to share it!!! To tell the world! He has put you on that hilltop – will you let others see that light?
[Warning: random analogy time] Anyone who has ever been in my bedroom will be able to tell you, without a doubt, that I love candles!! There are so many different types of candles. You can get big candles, small candles, decorative candles, plain candles, tealights, scented candles – the list is endless! You can also store candles in different things: in glass votives, on a plate, in bowls, on a stand – again, the list is endless!
It’s the same with people – you can get an endless list of different types of people and there are people who light up your world, who never cease to make you smile when you are down. But some people carry a different kind of light: the light of God. These people are God’s candles treading through a world of darkness. In that respect I think everyone is a candle and we are all carrying light for different causes and sometimes they aren’t worth it. There is one cause which will always be worthwhile: carrying your light for God and showing the world that light. A candle looses nothing by lighting another candle. If you light other people’s lives – if you tell them about God you will loose nothing but you will make the world a brighter place. Don’t hide that precious light God has put in you and in your life and if He hasn’t had that opportunity yet, if your life has yet to be passed over to God please give him that opportunity to show you what He can do.
A single grain or rice can tip the scale – let your life tip it in the right direction.
Poems from December 2004
Christmas
We dress it up in tinsel
Wrap it with paper and bows
Cover it with fairy lights
We hide it under many disguises
There is so much to do at Christmas
And we should celebrate
It’s a time of joy and happiness
A season of goodwill
On that first Christmas
Jesus came, to ultimately die
Bringing light into a world of darkness
Bringing hope and love
On this Christmas Day
Don’t forget the reason for the celebrations
Don’t lose it under gift wrap
It’s been there all along
Just remember to see it
- Rachael Davison
December 2004
Footprints
We meet people in our lives
Some for as short as a day
Others for a year -
More if we’re lucky
After that they are gone
Out of our lives – we move on
But we will always remember them
Their words and love are in our hearts
Our life is a beach
Long after the tide comes in
After time has passed on
We remember those footprints
They are engraved in stone
~ Rachael Davison
15th December 2004
12:20pm
To those who have etched their footprints on my heart. Thank you. I’ll remember…
I have drawn a picture which goes with this one… I like it… which I don’t usually think of my drawings!!
The Beach
Footprints leading in front of me
Beckoning me to follow
But I want to make my own path
I wanna follow my soul
I am me
With my own ideas, hopes and dreams
I want to step through the sand at my own pace
I want to feel the warmth of the sand
I’m sitting on the beach
Staring at the stars
Wondering which way to choose
I look to the moon… it has some answers…
I can hear the waves lapping
I slip off my sandals,
Walk to the shore
And amble along the surf
I can hear the wind screaming my name
I can hear my heart softly whispering
Which to follow:
The crowd or my heart?
I can go forward
Get on with my life
Or I can go back to the familiar
But does it lead anywhere?
I pick myself up
And shake the sand from my clothes
I look at the path the wind is favouring
And turn the other way
It may not be easy;
In fact, its not going to be at all
But I’m going the way that’s right for me,
The way which sits right with my heart…
~ Rachael Davison
13th December 2004
10:30pm
Two Paths
Running through the jungle
I can hear my pounding feet
Running through the jungle
And then I path I meet
The paths collide
Both going different directions
Two separate ways
And yet they join
You are north
And I the south
You the sun
And I the moon
Two different beings
Linked by one thing
The paths that meet
But are they intertwined?
Rachael Davison
5th December 2004
00.06am
My Ishmael
It’s that little thing
That small voice
Alarm bells start to ring
It slowly wears me down
‘Till I am completely consumed
And I can see you frown
I’m sorry I hurt you
I don’t know why
I do these things I do
Then I realise I have a choice
I realise I can beat it
And I see you start to rejoice
Rachael Davison
4th December 2004
11:55pm
The First Christmas
As I sit and watch the stars
As they twinkle in the sky
I think of that first Christmas
When you came, to ultimately die
You descended, bringing light into a world of darkness
You brought hope and you brought love
As I think of that first Christmas
I thank You as I stare at the stars above
~ Rachael Davison
4th December 2004
11:50pm