Tag Archives: Hope

Crossroads – A Poem

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

A lonely wanderer stumbles down a seemingly endless dark dirt road Approaching what seems to be the old proverbial crossroads Straight ahead is barren with tattered houses like a ghost town The street name is backwards and impossible to pronounce … Continue reading →

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Homeless Angels – A Poem

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

Introduction: The art piece above is by Christine Leary (onceinabluesun.com) This poem was written and inspired by the song “Homeless” by Paul Simon with Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Please be sure to listen to the song before or while reading this … Continue reading →

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Beyond The Storm

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

Dark clouds loom before me. I bow my head to keep me warm- And hold on tight to the light within me, To see beyond the storm. Written by Gretchen Leary 2012 http://www.gretchenleary.com

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