Freedom Path:Cycle track journeys

Are you feeling butterflies right now Emotions flying, causing havoc somehow Its difficult to describe or even pin down but they don't bring a smile just a frown its the nervous thoughts that we cannot grab But expressing them, let's have a stab All normalities have disappeared Alone with our thoughts, we have feared These feelings are low rather than high Stranded here as time goes by Verbalising or writing is complex Speaking these feelings can make us vexed It can be painful and hard As some thoughts leave us scarred Some memories and fears attack They make us feel quite off track It feels as though we are trapped and cold A listening friend is as precious as gold What is needed is kindness and time A friend who listens is sublime Yet even if it feels very dark and alone You are not imprisoned in this zone A word from above holds the truth "I am with you" from before your youth Cry to above in your distress And you will find help in this mess As the psalmist said i

I have many options to choose in life They can lead to joy or strife Options appear every day Choices, I make set the way Consequences are profound on what I select The decision I make can have a great affect Following my own wants and desires May not lead to the best that is required As I process it can be a struggle I have many options that I juggle Its my life and I am the boss But this mindset can cause a great loss It can bring an inner turmoil in my head Mental gymnastics, multiple thoughts spread As I tussle with the pros and cons Whether to make the best choice and walk on It's up to me and my choice, Yet a different way has a voice This way is to pause and consider Thinking of others is much bigger In our hearts may love reign As selfish thoughts just drain Choices we make effect everything Thinking of others gives life a spring

  Lockdown, lockdown is all I hear My heart sinks as normality goes, I fear Its not the same four walls or rules to abide That gives me a sinking feeling inside The ache in my heart is for seeing others Friendships fills life with multiple colours Created we were, for family and friends Connections with young, old and hidden gems The yearning inside cries out to be heard Feeling alone, makes life feel blurred Loneliness numbs and eats away The balance of life that was here to stay Stripped away are my comforts and peace What can be done to bring release I've tried all the tv series on earth Foods, leisure are no real worth Yet deep within is a far reaching truth It's simple to grasp and not aloof You are not alone where you are Whether you feel ok or below par The Father above wants to connect His care and love have a profound effect He knows your heart and thoughts you hold The worries and fears that grow like mould How can I connect with the Father above Help, a cry from the