The mighty Upatoi stands a sight For every warrior to behold. Her lofty banks and subtle creeks Stand firm from forever days of old. Unrelenting, total pursuit To flow from East to West. Her banks flow to chasms None dare ever attest. Victoriously persistent Around barriers she is. Every obstacle in her path Is a… Continue reading her mighty, the upatoi
Category: Random Thoughts
His Thoughts
"What if I love her?!" He exclaimed, finally exasperated from the entirety of our conversation. There was a beat as I gradually recognized the weight in his question. "Do you?" I asked, my voice squeaking in an accidental whisper. My question hung in the night's muggy air as he searched his heart for answers and… Continue reading His Thoughts
Death Personified
Have you ever wondered what Death would say if he spoke out to humanity?
An Open Prayer From a Broken Human
A short prayer from the depths of my heart in seeking forgiveness from the God who saves.
Allegory of the Giants
A short allegory about the Great Mountain Giants and how they handle adversity.
They Told me to be Independent
I wish they hadn't
Grace in the Moment
To my best friend, who has put up with so much for me, I'm writing you this letter for dual purpose; serving as both an apology and a promise. This is not only directed to you, but it is also an apology and promise to myself. For as long as I can remember I have been… Continue reading Grace in the Moment
1.12.17
I’m in between classes at my small, liberal arts university in Northwest Arkansas. I sat down, turned on some Hillsong on Spotify, and began to start my daily time with the Lord. I opened my Bible and turned to Psalm 112 and began to read my one Psalm per day, which I’ve done the previous… Continue reading 1.12.17
What Used to be in This Window
60 second poetry.
Two Parts H, One Part O
In seven months I will be graduating and receiving a Bachelor of Science degree, thus this seemed like a fitting title. This beautiful creek marks the outermost perimeter of my college campus in Northwest Arkansas. It is a quiet and peaceful spot that I go to often when needing a little bit of rest. This photo was… Continue reading Two Parts H, One Part O
An Open Letter to my Best Friend’s Future Husband
Dear man who thinks he's good enough for my best friend, You're not. But if you insist, there are a few things you need to be made very aware of before you steal my best friend. First off, you need to know that I loved her first- before you were even in the picture. We… Continue reading An Open Letter to my Best Friend’s Future Husband
To the Senior on Their Last
To the Senior on their last, As I lounge in my college dorm room reflecting on the last three years of my life, mostly spent in the very room in which I now write, I can't help but let the memories flood into my scattered and disorganized thoughts. And I can't help but to wonder… Continue reading To the Senior on Their Last