Terricita

Terricita

Her black hair and dark brown eyes gave the impression that she was younger than 39 years. Her Hispanic heritage allowed her to obtain the spunk to live in a place where she clearly did not belong. Because of multiple sclerosis, she was the youngest resident of a...
The Tears I Don’t Cry

The Tears I Don’t Cry

Based on Psalm 56:8 Lord, You say that You see all our tears.They’re precious to You,You treasure them. Lord, do You see the tears I don’t cry?The pain kept bottled up inside – captured -As I smile and try to bring joy to others? Do you keep the tears I don’t...
Speaking Any Way

Speaking Any Way

I met a man whose behavior struck me asa cat trapped in a bag. At war with his own soul, and perpetuating the invisible chaos.Running blind, terrified and tripping over thechains that kept him bound, while cloaked inhooded darkness. I began to speak words he...
You’ll See a Man

You’ll See a Man

It was a dark time during the Christmas season after my second son was born 30 years ago. I was sleep deprived, in pain, and probably suffering from postpartum depression. There was a popular Christian song at that time called, “You’ll See a Man,” sung by the group,...