Saturate me

Your presence fills this place like the morning dew

Sweeping over my soul like a blanket covers me

You saturate me, saturate my spirit with the warmth of your touch

Like rain showers refreshingly; my heart rejoices and bursts in delight -

at the wonder of your awesomeness.

Love like this can only come from you

For your grace has kept me

Made me smile with the rising of the sun

for you are... You're my new day

My assurance is in you

My rest is in you, for your peace dwells in me.

It is well with me, It is well with me.

My soul is well and my spirit praises thee!

You fill my cup, my joy overfloweth!

Long life you promised,

Fulfillment of my every desire...

I've sought after thee,

lover of my mind,

lover of my body,

lover of my soul...

You reign supreme, forevermore.

Saturate me day by day,

uplift me with songs of praise

Sweet symphony I sing to worship you

My dance, I dance for you...

Lover of every inch of my being,

You deserve the praise I give to thee,

as I stand in your presence; as you wash me with your words,

comforting me.

Lord, Saturate me...

I desire You!


Written by: Rachael N. Collymore

© 2009

Let it flow.

Words need not speak when tears flow

Pouring out volumes of unspoken emotions

Lips dare not part to whisper the mystery of the soul's secret

Rivers drown silent screams, as streams move in a seamless fashion...

left uncontrollable... Overwhelmed and heavy laden.

Mental fatigue greets me; this uninvited visitor that threatens to break me.

Break this spirit in me that has waged war against all adversaries...

this spirit that quickens my being and alights fire, blazing...

like energy coursing through my veins, it has strengthened me; like an adrenaline rush...

Yet this heart is burdened, this mind is bombarded with unanswered questions of why.

Why I can't conceive it... My mind refuses to believe it...

Mental pictures flash in succession like a stuck record on playback

If the clock could rewind to erase this vivid memory...

If the clock could rewind to alter fate

If so, would I be left in this state of bewilderment?

Would I be left hopeless and appalled?

Peace cloaks my pent up rage, that it may quell like a wave lost in the sea...

Tears run dry until the well is empty...

Left alone...

Only me.


Written by: Rachael N. Collymore
© 2009

Saving me...

The unspoken strength of your grace...

The unseen love that glows on your face...

You have been near.

Through the chisel and mortar,

you've molded me into the individual you desire to see.

You've shaped my character, tested my faith through

the trials I live and go through day by day...

But you've kept me through the tears I've shed

through the raging storms in my head...

You've given me hope for a new day...

Life to live and to conquer

A word to share and hear.

You've been there through thick and thin.

I'm learning every step of the way the power of praise

The power in giving thanks

The power of forgiveness

I am thankful for renewed strength

for healing, for time

More and more I yearn for you

Your love embraces me when I need a hug and to feel your warmth.

Your touch permeates through my skin to my very soul,

stirring me with your passion.

You desire obedience

You desire commitment

You desire worship

You desire relationship

Through this you extend your grace, your mercy
Showing favour; you've blessed me.

You are to me more than words could ever say.

I know I am blessed and I thank you for saving me

It's like a love affair, knowing that you're there

every step of the way.

There is none like you,

no one else can compare

for you are Love.


Written by: Rachael N. Collymore
© 2009

If You are..

Many hearts are looking for love to embrace them

For a warm smile to greet them; tenderness and kind eyes to notice them

Some live to forget, others remember the good times, the sweet and memorable times when love was good...

Sometimes I question how hard can it be to truly love someone... To love them to their soul - to their core...

To take the time out, a second or moment... to touch a heart... to kiss a tear goodbye, to hug a soul - For you care... L-O-V-E - Love, what does it mean to you... What is it worth to you?

If you are a friend, a lover, a brother, a sister - love openly, genuinely... Love's not limited to one; it's a gift for all...

I spread my arms wide, stretch my hands out to you...

Cause I know what you need...

I know you need some tender loving care... Some TLC

I have that compassion to show you real passion...

Every heart desires and craves love... Everyone longs to have a friend that will be there

Every ear longs for a whisper of comfort, of truth... a bit of consideration

A friendly smile, innocent... to melt the hurt, pain, anger or discomfort...

No extravagance... a few words, a simple note, a call... A loving voice to say, "I thought of you today" or "have a good day" or those beautifully coined words, filled with meaning, "I Love you"

I love you...

If you are there, if you are still here... right here, at this time, now, today

Make a sound resolution to love, care, touch, breathe... cause we need to contaminate the air with love...

Make it contagious, no infatuations here... rid the fear, bring the warmth of positive energy near...

Love has no boundaries my friend

Everyone deserves happiness and compassion

You deserve me, I deserve you

We need each other...

When I saw you, When I met you... I made a promise to myself to be true to you and always be there for you

When I spoke to you, my words were to console you, to mold you,to comfort you, to bless you...

When I smiled in your direction with kind eyes, I welcomed you, I accepted you, I approved, I
understood you and caressed you...

When our hands met, I loved you, I cared for you, I wanted you to know me...

Now that we see each other and now that we've crossed over into another year... I longed to tell you...

To say to you... It was my honour to meet you and to be at this place with you....

My friends, words must hold deep meaning... I'm happy that the pieces are coming together...

I am happy you are a part of my life...

My heart is whole, fashioned to perfection and full of love for you...

Love you all...

Spread the love now, always... This year... Today

You've pulled me through...

You've given me strength to continue

To live another day... to breathe and to make another step in faith... Thank you...

LOVE!


Written by: Rachael N. Collymore

01.01.2009

© 2009

Transition

I had to think about this

Think about me

About the life I live...

The people around me,

The people that make a mark - an impression

The people who may have an influence,

Those who may have impacted in some form or fashion...

- There are people that will always be outside...

Never touch the surface, never touch within...

Within the centre of me.

Never discover,

Never uncover the true mystery...

A mystery that keeps me.

The glow you see, the smile protruded

The radiance, the victory in my eyes...

The strength in my weakness...

You'll feel the warmth of my compassion

The brunt of my love

The fire in my gaze; my joy unfazed

You'll come to know the power of my praise...

This smile on my face

You will see - All of me

but would you know me?

Would you care to see?

What lurks underneath the surface...

Where transitions take place and choices are made -

fears unspoken, as a brave stance takes form to brace

an unknown world, with all its insecurites, obscurities,

lies, deception, entrapment and struggles...

- the brutality and injustices some face each day -

My transition will effect the change I wish to see;

A new day of possibility, improvement and hope.

They say, 'Faith can move mountains,' I believe this is so...

What will be will be, if not for me

but for someone else to rise above

To grow in purpose and expand -

Lending a hand for opportunity to foster

Showing a smile for us to prosper

One vision - not a vision about one -

A vision to embrace a collective body.

A body that understands and shares a belief!

Shackles weren't broken in futility

Freedom was not granted without a price

Knowledge was not afforded to few but

to those who wish to seek it...

Love unmerited, untarnished, unfettered

and in abundance...

This is so because value is placed on the little things

the infinite details that would make a difference in our outcome.

I believe in making those steps

Not because of any grand idea;

to have humility is more profitable to me than to the one without it.

The wealth of it is a resourceful commodity

Although it is discarded for the tangible things that money can buy...

Yet I cannot deny the immeasurable value it is to the one who attains it.

Thereby guided by a greater desire than to satisfy self and the lust derived from it.

So that life is preserved and rewarded...

It takes courage to be different and forbearance to stand alone.

Written by: Rachael N. Collymore

© 2009

This is the world!

I felt lost today...

As pain gripped my body

As tears threatened to flow

Reality hit me for the first time. What a blow!

The first time it came face to face with me.

I collected my thoughts, as I vowed not to cry...

Not to let a tear drop as glassy eyes blurred my vision for a brief moment.

This is the world.

Was it a rude awakening? Brace yourself...

I was prepared for this... Wasn't I?

You're stronger than this, right?

Your back is broad.

You can take this.

This is small compared to what you're yet to go through.

Don't let this overcome you...

My mind goes back to the news of a cruel death...

The innocence of a child...

Protect the young...

Suffer the little ones unto me.

This is the world.

You're blessed; do you know this?

I have shielded you from many hardship that the world offers.

The world is not a nice place, although the life of royalty,

dazzles and sways one into the comforts of its deadly grasp!

Naive I can be to the wiles of the world...

Tools used for destruction...

How can I curb the hate when this is the world I live in?

I cannot love it;

I cannot save it,

for this is the world!

So why then does my heart ache at its plight?

Why do I wish to avenge; it's not my fight...

I am angry yet still...

Passionate for a cause...

It does not save this world...

I discern the times... Watch!!!

It is coming to pass...

This is the world!

Shed not your tears for yourself...

I shed for you

I pray for you

I hope for you - That life would be kind...

For one can't deny - The fact that is a realisation now...

That this too shall pass!

You must remember and be of keen sight

that this is the world...

Do not despair

Do not fear

For this reason I am sobered in my thinking.

As I get a hold of myself

Not a tear shall fall in self-pity

My shield beside me.

I will not despair

Steadfast to the end,

I repeat:

This is the world!

Written by: Rachael N. Collymore

©2009