Beauty

Beauty Copyright 2014 Diana Rasmussen Formerly a worm Crawling on the ground Now inside cocoon Change is coming soon Inside chrysalis Old dead ways cast…

Prayers and Promises – a poem from domestic violence

I wrote this poem to share what it feels like to go to church on a Sunday morning when you are living in domestic violence.…

That Ugly Stick is Not Love

I found this poem in my journals from a while ago. I wrote it after coming out of a bad relationship. Sometimes I think I…

Looking For A Palm Tree

Living in the cold of WI this winter I am dreaming of palm trees and white sand beaches, warm tropical breezes and maybe even a…

The Gift of His Presence

The Gift of His Presence ©2013 Diana Rasmussen My prayer for you this Christmas Is to receive what Christ has done A baby born in…

7 Ways to Beat Depression During the Holidays

Holidays may bring upon an old “friend” – Depression.  Sometimes we have unrealistic expectations of what Holidays should be. Increased stress, increased commitments, and just…

Depression and the Holidays

Holidays may bring upon an old “friend”.  Here is a poem I wrote about it, and a song my friend Nashville Joe wrote.  He lives…

Peace Quilted

Peace – we all want it.  But what is it? Full Definition of PEACE 1:  a state of tranquillity or quiet: as a :  freedom from civil…

Falling Stars

Falling Stars Black King White Knight Sun and moon Won’t give their light Lightnings Thunderings Voices of fire burning Falling stars The powers of Heaven…

Would You Love Them For Me Anyway?

Would You Love Them For Me Anyway? © 2013 Diana Rasmussen           As I sit and wonder, what this thing of…

Childhood Revisited – Hell on Earth

DAILY PROMPT: Sure, you turned out pretty good, but is there anything you wish had been different about your childhood? If you have kids, is…