Like a Phoenix

Lost, in the miry clay
the ashes, the dust
trapped in situations, lack of trust
harmed by those who should love
neglected, abused, mistreated
pulled this way and that
hurt deepest by family, by blood
now set apart

Oh let this be a time of healing
of walking anew, with You
let God rest hands upon you
lifting you up, flying
like a phoenix, alight
from the fire, the ashes
rising in love, new heights,
new hope, in arms of love

May 5, 2012

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