This is a poetry book filled with inspirational messages that came about as the author Phyllis L Butler was trying to overcome her doubts about life, self, love and relationships. Writing poems helped her to gradually heal and change her focus from herself to helping others by sending a message.
As I Heal I Wrote These Words
By Phyllis L. ButlerAuthorHouse LLC
Copyright © 2014 Phyllis L. Butler
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4918-4683-4Contents
Acknowledgements, ix,
A Broken Heart, 1,
A Gaze In My Eyes, 3,
Wishing I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time, 5,
A Heart Of Gold, 7,
I've Carried This Load For So Long, 9,
For Children, 11,
For Parents, 13,
How Did I Fall In Love, 15,
I Didn't Look Before I Leaped, 17,
I Had To Pull Through It, 19,
I Have To Let You Go, 21,
Know Your Worth, 23,
Letting Go, 25,
Listen To The Music, 27,
Loved One, 29,
My God My God, 31,
My Heart So Wonderfully Made, 33,
My Road Was Not Easy, 35,
Never Feel Alone, 37,
Starting Today, 39,
Succeeding In Life, 41,
Take Life Seriously, 43,
The Past, 45,
The Pain Of The Past, 47,
There Is Nothing Left To Say, 49,
To The Man That Was Misunderstood, 51,
When I Look At The Mountains, 53,
When It Rains Outside, 55,
Why Did You Have To Be So Cold, 57,
A Growing Rose, 59,
A Keeper, 61,
A Lasting Friendhip, 63,
A Peaceful Moment, 65,
A Set Back Is Made For A Come Back, 67,
A Silent Mind, 69,
Be A Winner Not A Sinner, 71,
Create My Smile, 73,
Different Things, 75,
Do You Know Who You Really Are, 77,
Everyone Has Something To Offer, 79,
Family Love, 81,
Forgiving Sets The Heart Free, 83,
Funny How Things Appear, 85,
Hey Little Birdie, 87,
I Am A Gift Giver, 89,
I Got A Calling, 91,
I May Never Hear You Say You're Sorry, 93,
If I Had My Way, 95,
In This Game Called Life, 97,
Keep On Movin Until You Are Free, 99,
Learn From Others, 101,
Let Me See The Good Side Of You, 103,
Love Is A Feeling, 105,
My Future Goals, 107,
No Matter What Don't Rely On Luck, 109,
Put God First, 111,
Showing You I Care, 113,
Sometimes I Need A Lift, 115,
Teach Me How To Love You, 117,
The Beauty Of Nature, 119,
The Clouds In The Sky, 121,
The Only Way To Go, 123,
The Rainbow Symbolizes His Love, 125,
Tit But No Tat, 127,
Tough Times Make You Stronger, 129,
What Really Is A Winner, 131,
When Our Lives Go Their Separate Ways, 133,
When You Love Yourself, 135,
You Will Always Be A Diamond, 137,
Your Song Your Rhythm, 139,
About the Author, 141,
CHAPTER 1
A BROKEN HEART
A broken heart is full of pain
Sometimes you will feel insane
Never give up and try to get better
Make it through the storm and rainy weather
Hold on to God's unchanging hand
Make sure you are wise in dealing with the next man
A broken heart can heal
Just make sure things are for real
Never letting go will cause you grief
Hold on to God and his beliefs
He will make your days brighter
He will make your load lighter
Give all your troubles to Him
You will see
You will win
A GAZE IN MY EYES
A Gaze in my eyes
Makes me realize
That you notice me
And that you really care
You will always be there for me
No worries
No doubts
Our love is something to shout about
WISHING I COULD TURN BACK THE HANDS OF TIME
I wish I could turn back the hands of time
My heart would not ache and I would be fine
This pain is so unbearable
The way things happened
It was so terrible
When your heart did not meet
The same measure
I didn't have your love to treasure
Instead I hung in there
Trying to make it work
All my effort sweat and tears
Now things are very clear
You were not the one meant for me
Now I see
Now I see . . .
A HEART OF GOLD
A heart of gold
Can sometimes melt
Like hot candle wax
When people are harsh
And cut like an ax
Poor tender heart loving in all
Always trying to do right
But always fall
Remember the good
Remember the bad
They will remember the love
They once had
I'VE CARRIED THIS LOAD FOR SO LONG
I've carried this load for so long
Can't figure out what I did wrong
Did you see any good in the things I've done?
Or did you feel better to run?
Never getting caught in my web of love
Never listening to God from above
Things were twisted there for a while
I felt lost and confused
Never never thought I would be used
Let me stand back up on both two feet
Be better than ever
Never a Defeat!!
FOR CHILDREN
You might not know this
You are too young
Everyone has feelings
So hold your tongue
The mean things you say
Can hurt them for life
They will try to heal
They will try to let go
Who knows how this will affect them?
You may never know
FOR PARENTS
Love your kids
They are a reflection of you
Teach them to have morals
Teach them to be kind
Let them know
They can shine
The time you invest in them will bring
Great honor to this world
HOW DID I FALL IN LOVE
I never felt this pain before
Was it love that is no more?
I can't understand this feeling inside
Too much of me is lost
Too much of me...