warrior poet circle — Connecting to Impact

Warrior Poet Circle: Streams

January 30, 2012 5:00 am Encouragement, Warrior Poet Circle

I questioned the Maker, Provider, Sustainer “Why would you plant me in the wilderness The dryness irritates, my thirst drains of life Surely there was a wiser place to place me” The Maker, Provider, Sustainer answered “You were made to reach deep and draw life As I planted you, I called streams and rivers Down [...]

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Warrior Poet Circle (Vol. 28): Unspeakable Joy

January 16, 2012 5:00 am Encouragement, Warrior Poet Circle

Inconceivable, irrepressible Indefinable, Indefatigable Inexpressible, Undeservable Unbelievable, Unspeakable Joy, I desire Joy, I behold Joy, I embrace Welcome to the 28th edition of the Warrior Poet Circle. Time to pull up a seat, gather around the fire, and pour out our verses. If you have a poem to add, please add it to the widget [...]

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Warrior Poet Circle (Vol. 27): Breaking Through

January 2, 2012 5:00 am Encouragement, Warrior Poet Circle

The mountain has been named But I find no holds for climbing Its jagged peaks offer mockery Too steep to mount an attack Still, feeling the heat of emotions I waged a strategic, vigorous fight But strength failed, stone survived The mountain has been appraised And the reach extends the height These giant shoulders spread [...]

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Warrior Poet Circle (Vol. 26): Expecting

December 19, 2011 5:00 am Encouragement, Warrior Poet Circle

Exciting the ears, Word ignites heart and mind in thoughtful praise and adoration Exalting the King, A joy that surpasses circumstances revealing the extraordinary Examining the path, Steps plod through challenges some painfully but purposefully Exhaling through tears, Bold firmness combines with faith actions to carry the [...]

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Warrior Poet Circle (Vol. 25): Careless Words

December 5, 2011 4:00 am discussion, Warrior Poet Circle

It wasn’t my mirror, violently shattered Thousands of pieces fallen around me Harmless enough, seeming so docile Light shown reflecting, twinkling, engaging But with every move, pain had invaded Bare feet, bare soul—ripped in the struggle Daring to move forward, feeling the stinging It wasn’t my mirror, but it’s desperate to steal Welcome to the [...]

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Warrior Poet Circle (Vol. 24): Visionary

November 21, 2011 5:00 am Encouragement, Warrior Poet Circle

One by one, the reports came through Dark despair mixed with apathy coursed Through the crowd and gnawed on their bones Another described what they saw A chorus of dissent rose in violent symphony Disastrous assessment of impossible odds Pressed on and pressured to stay silent, Another one’s flame burned and grew bright This different [...]

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Warrior Poet Circle (Vol. 23): Tenderhearted

November 7, 2011 5:00 am Encouragement, Warrior Poet Circle

Toughen up Thicken your skin Feel, but not too deep Guard yourself Hide your heart Love, but from a distance Advice may appear sound But robs our life Of joys given And joys received Endure the pain, Hold out hope Remain tenderhearted Welcome to the 23rd edition of the Warrior Poet Circle. Time to pull [...]