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 off New things being born Hanging on this thorn Wings unfolding light Transforming even mind Beauty now flies free Releasing Heavenly Peace God’s Word for You: “This is what God … Read more
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. Oftentimes the abuser likes to play up how spiritual he is so he can use God’s word to justify what he does. The abuser will take the Word and twist … Read more
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 learn what is from what isn’t. Does that make sense? Love was one of those things. I had lots of people tell me they loved me, but their actions did … Read more
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 little umbrella. It’s going to be so cold here Governer Scott Walker is thinking of shutting down all the schools in WI with windchill expected to be -45 to -55. … Read more
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 a manger Has come to save everyone Let your sorrow be turned to joy Let your ashes be turned to beauty When Christ is born inside your heart Even the … Read more
Holidays may bring upon an old “friend” – Depression. Â Sometimes we have unrealistic expectations of what Holidays should be. Increased stress, increased commitments, and just the hustle and bustle of running around can be overwhelming. 7 WAYS TO BEAT DEPRESSION AND THE HOLIDAYS 1. Â Be easy on yourself, admit that this is a stressful time … Read more
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 in Florida! HOLIDAY BLUES ©2013 Diana Rasmussen Holiday blues poisonous thoughts paralyzing fears unrealistic expectations wrapped with bows stockings filled with sadness hanging on the chimney with care red and … Read more
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 disturbance b : a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom <a breach of the peace> 2: freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions 3: … Read more
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 being shaken 24 Elders Worshipping One on the throne Set in Heaven Holding seven stars in His right hand Angels over Crystal sea Giving glory Honor, thanks To him who … Read more
Would You Love Them For Me Anyway? © 2013 Diana Rasmussen As I sit and wonder, what this thing of Love is. And why it costs so much just to give it away. God gently reminds me. it cost Him something too. His Son Jesus Christ died to save me … Read more
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 there anything you wish were different for them? One thing I would change – no more rapes or abuse of women. No more hurting children who end up as wounded … Read more