[size=84][color=seagreen]YOU SEE
You see into the deepest part of me ---
beyond the fog I hide behind.
You cast your light upon the shadows
that stretch like cobwebs in my mind.
You ease the pain when I am hurting,
and morbid visions from my past
pierce into the realm of Reason
as though I danced on blades of glass.
You grant me strength when I have fallen
and, once again, I've lost my way.
You take my hand in Yours and lead me
into the promise of a brand new day.
You bring order to all my chaos,
yet set my well-laid plans awry.
You place me on a firm foundation ---
then give me wings so I can fly.
You sand away my roughened edges
and polish all the dullest parts
until I stand before Your presence...
a newly-sculpted work of art.
You see into the heart within me,
right through my motives and selfish will.
And yet, in spite of all You see
You say You love me even still.
~by D.M.~
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I am now a freshman in highschool. I really just realized about two years ago I needed to get serious in my relatoinship with God. the closest I get to art is in my poetry and short stories. I decided to join this forum because I (like I said before) need to get serious in my relationship to God and what better way than to talk to fellow christians that under stand peoples probems? I enjoy helping others with their problems and to pray for the ones that need praying for cause I know I am helping in a small way but never the less I am helping ( through God). I am pretty much the average girl, I enjoy hanging out with friends and reading and of course horses. since I have become more involved in my christian life i have been more able to make friends. 
well now I know that God is in a big way , part of my life and I hope through this forum He willhelp me understand what needs to be understood
Hum, Elizabeth Yates - sounds like you're already a famous poet. Cool name. 
Share some of your short stories and poetry in the writing section.
Elizabeth Yates had written some beautiful children's books before you were born, I think. I mentioned your name in that context because it reminded me of a great writer, that's all. I'll have to go back and look at what I wrote now. 
