Poetry

"Poetry is when emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words"
-Robert Frost

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The Road Less Traveled

I walk the road less traveled
My feet trod this road of stone
Though my way may be raveled
I do not walk alone

I’m not sure of the way
But my way is not unknown
He leads me day by day
I do not walk alone

My path is laid straight
I press toward each milestone
I continue along my gait
I do not walk alone

© Leah Jacobsen

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Stand Stronger

Put on your armor
Stand stronger
Stand taller
Draw your sword today
He will make your way
Having done all to stand
Stand still,
Follow his will
Don't falter, don't faint
The Eagle's strength is given to those who wait
So stand behind His shield
And in you let your spirit yield
To the one who made us all
Choose to follow His call

© Leah Jacobsen

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A Quiet Cry

A quiet voice spoke today
Crying out, please let me stay
I want to see, I want to stand
I want to hold my mother's hand
I am here, I am alive
I am growing and want to survive
But as the cry rang out
It was unheard amidst the shout
It's your body, the choice is yours to make
Besides, it's not a life you take
Alas the voice was heard no more
Silenced behind a cold, hard door

Still more voices cry everyday
Give me a chance, let me stay
I want to live, I want to stand
I want to hold my mother's hand
I am here, not just a thing
I am growing, I'm a human being
Look past the shouts and noise
I can be your greatest joy
Please hear my silent cry
Don't believe the lie
It's a gift only you can give
Make the choice to let me live

© Leah Jacobsen

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Eagle’s Flight

The eagle soars on the mountain high
You too can soar and learn to fly
All that is within you, let it be free
They’re no restrictions, not even the ones you see
Your spirit flies high above on the wind
Your pride stays grounded, not knowing how to bend
The choice is yours, to fail to succeed,
It is up to you, either way you will bleed
Goals are set forth for some to achieve,
It is for you, if only you believe
Some people wait to follow not wanting to lead,
They wait endlessly and never succeed
But you that is not, for you that will never be,
Your spirit will lead you, for it has always been free
Though days may pass, have no fear
Your spirit flies high on the mountain,
and there is no fear here
Your day is coming, just around the bend
Victory is waiting, that is the stories’ end
Here is the answer, here is the way
Trust God and talk to him each and every day
And be all you can be, soar to great heights
Become an eagle and join the eagle’s flight

© Leah Jacobsen