Dear Friend...

It's always you
who is the one
to break my heart in two.

And yet I stay-
because I cant leave.

Written by Rachel 27/12/2006

Happy Birthday

Watch me be alone again
as they all go away again
watch the world crash down again
descend to the depths of madness.

Gripping sorrow to swallow me whole
all my broken pieces from this empty vessel;
Even the night sky is black,
like the darkness consuming me from within-
no moon, no stars, no light of hope.

Tomorrow I turn 22-
and yet how can I celebrate?
my whithered soul is old and grey,
shrouded in the darkness of this life.

Give light to my heart,
some glimmer of hope in my night sky;
for without I shall sleep in death,
the accursed slumber of my lost soul.

Written by Rachel 27/12/2006

A Poem for Lyndal

Would that I could be your God...

but I can't heal your heart inside,
only He, the one who died
to take your sorrow, heal your pain,
shoulder your burdens, and cover your shame.

Unfathomable love that lies in my heart,
yet His love was there from before the start.
And so intense His love for you,
He died...but rose alive!! Anew!!

And as I see and watch your pain,
I wish that I could break those chains.
Alas! I know it cannot be-
there's only one, and that is He!

It may take time: I'm here to stay!
to nurture, love, and guide your way.
I can't be your God, but I will be your friend-
I promise that will never end.

Written by Rachel 24/11/2006