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The Dreamer

The Dreamer

Reading a story in the dead of the night,
Hiding under her covers with a flashlight,
The little girl learns about legends of old-
Of exciting folktales a young girl should know-
Until thoughts begin to float to faraway times.
She falls into dreamland- the clock gently chimes.
She's a joyful part of the battles and fame,
And through many adventures, she earns a name-
The Princess of Dreams, Fine Lady of Stories.
The girl fights off monsters and enters the glory.
She rides a white horse and wears a gold crown,
And soars through the sky as the sun shines down.
She meets a good prince and she marries him too,
And she governs a kingdom in love and in truth,
But as the girl fights the battles that play in her head,
Her mother checks and finds her untucked in bed.
She laughs, "That silly girl at last fell asleep."
And she tucks the child in and kisses her cheek.

By Emily Whelchel
1-9-09

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Blind.

A song/poem I wrote a few weeks ago when I was riding in the car.  It came to me all of a sudden.  What do you think? 

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Sometimes I do not know what to say anymore.
I'm vulnerable. I'm broken. My heart is on the floor.
I thought that you would catch me before I hit the ground...
But here I am.

Let me see, Jesus, where You are in this place.
Embrace me and love me and reveal to me Your face.
And when I start to fall into the depths of what I've been,
Let me see, Jesus, who You are.


I'm shattered, I'm broken, I'm tattered, I'm torn.
The world has crashed around me. I'm weary, I'm worn.
All I want is to catch a glimpse of who You are,
To keep me strong.

Let me see, Jesus, where You are in this place.
Embrace me and love me and reveal to me Your face.
And when I start to fall into the depths of what I've been,
Let me see, Jesus, who You are.

I know there are days when I will feel alone.
Right now, I'm longing for You to call me home.
But I trust You, God, and I will not turn away,
So I will close my eyes and blindly obey.

Let me see, Jesus, where You are in this place.
Embrace me and love me and reveal to me Your face.
And when I start to fall into the depths of what I've been,
Let me see, Jesus, who You are.

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Remember- I'm at camp right now.  I wrote this blog ahead of time, so please pray that I'll stay healthy and reach these kids for Jesus! :)


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