Poetry By Jenn Yarborough

Why I want (plan) to move back home to Alaska.

2017-09-14T11:26:00.001-07:00

This is about the reasons I want to move back to Alaska. My reasons are many and multifaceted, and in the video, I didn't even mention how beautiful Alaska is! I guess I was counting that as a given. lol. I've never vloged before so it probably came off as ruff, but I hope over all it sounds positive. I say want, but it is actually something I am planning to do.

I don't know exactly when I will move, but it will happen. I have no idea how it will happen, but I'm working toward my goal. I also feel that there is a lack of vlogs that show the process from the early planning stages where things tend to be more idea than plan, and still require research and sometimes changing the plan. This vlog is my first of many as I will be attempting to document the process for those with a similar passion and/or calling, as a sort of guide of what worked or didn't work for me.

If you're reading this or have watched the video, I hope you enjoy and find something useful or entertaining as you come along on this fabulous journey with me.

My Life and Dream

2012-08-30T10:55:00.001-07:00

They all congratulate me
passionately following my dream-
look into my life and see
how tears flow as a stream
drowning out all my fears.
Troubles I have faced in life
pierce my soul like spears;
love grows a midst turmoil and strife-
friendship that never ends-
our twice broken bleeding hearts
eternal love comforts and mends.
-expression of my soul through arts.

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2012-04-18T08:30:00.000-07:00

My sanity in the storm
Your love is Tenderness
passion of my youth pain
world of missery
I awake from dreams
crying for the souls
who do not know His Love,
your tender touch a comfort
protect me as I drift
sleepless in silence.

Childhood Dreams

2012-04-14T17:51:00.000-07:00

Reaching deep into the heart
dealing with the pain
is often a fearful, difficult task,
but must be done
to experience the cleansing power
of a fresh outlook on life.
A new outlook on life,
and a future of dreams
bright with possibilities.
Invigorating youthful expectations
coupled with wisdom of age
creates wealth and power
to accomplish the dreams
of childhood almost forgotten.

Ordinary Day

2012-04-09T18:40:00.001-07:00

I feel good today,
unusually accomplished,
a painting nearly finished,
Ready for the contest.
Now I listen to sappy music,
feeling the flow of emotion.
As I get ready for bed,
alone, yet not lonely.
a brilliant end
to an otherwise ordinary day.

Something to say

2012-04-05T10:00:00.000-07:00

I have nothing to say today
not a single thought to utter
grattitude would be polite
for one more day of breath
but it seems an empty shell
I've nothing to fill today with
no new insights or wisdom
Just hollow thoughtless words
and a worn out daily routine
Eat, drink, work, study, Sleep
I dream awake -- something to say.

Raging Wolf Spirit

2012-04-02T15:16:00.000-07:00

Deep in the night
a lone wolf cries
howling out his mournful tune
his family and home gone
lost and alone he wanders
no place for warmth
heart and soul gone, destroyed
a beast without conscience
no fear makes him dangerous
where once he hunted meals
praying on the sick or weak
cleansing the flocks and herds
keeping the whole strong and healthy
now he challenges any
who dare stand in his path
raging bloody battles
only fuel the fire within
as a broken earthreal spirit
he haunts a land once protected
until the earth claims him
and his body returns to dust.

A Mother's Sacrifice

2012-03-27T07:42:00.002-07:00

Some feelings run so deep
they are often hard to express
Losing my children, perhaps forever
puts my soul in a state of distress,
I gave them up, not without a fight
I question every day
was this choice what was right?
have I wronged them in some way?
Dearest children, can you ever forgive,
I was not ready, I did not know
the sacrifice a mother makes
when she decides how a child will live
this new family can offer you
comforts, and luxury I could not
but, i hope you always remember
I am the mother who gave birth to you.

Desire

2012-03-23T09:00:00.000-07:00

I lie awake in silken soft sheets,
hair freshly washed
thinking of him.
I do not know
how I can bare this;
He works the graveyard shift
leaving me alone
with only the dogs snores
Then with the dawn
I awaken and find
the man from my dreams,
standing before me now
his loving arms surround me.

Hot spring

2012-03-21T08:57:00.000-07:00

Spring is in the air,
Bees buzzing in my hair!
Dogwoods are in bloom,
Allergies hit with a bah-boom!
Is it supposed to be this hot?
My pool is a boiling pot!
AC turned on full blast,
God, I hope the heat don't last!

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2012-03-19T17:21:00.000-07:00

Look inside yourself
Take courage, prepare;
Look, but do not judge-
'Tis not thy place.
See where to grow;
Careful go slow.
Sorrow weighs down heavily,
and the burden hard.
You carry so much
give it time - steadily
Love and patience; care
Reach deep inside to your soul
behind all those walls
and carefully lay bare
all those things in life
which bring on despair; grief
give them up; causes of pain
let the lord of all creation
Rule and reign thy heart,
wipe away all your tears,
and silence all your fears.

Cry Out Loud

2012-03-15T09:09:00.000-07:00

I've talked to hundreds through the years
I've seen the joy and felt the tears
I sit alone within a crowd,
And watch the people cry out loud
I wonder why no one hears,
And why the laughter hides the tears.
For people have a common need,
That lies beneath the well-groomed greed.
We're all afraid to let it show,
For if we do we all will know,
That deep inside we're all the same,
We have the hope, we feel the pain
So next time you're feeling low,
And you believe that no one knows,
Remember me, out in a crowd,
I hear the people cry out loud.

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2012-03-13T10:13:00.000-07:00

Lost in silence
Searching for truth
In a dying world
Faith grows cold
As doubt sinks in.
Seekers of signs
Obscuring miracles by doubt; -
Cast of your blindness
And see by faith unfailing;
Bring Miracles back
Through faith unrelenting.

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2012-03-02T08:19:00.000-08:00

Through the Darkness
Storms of life rage
He calms life's many storms
Grants peace to the soul
Listen close
A voice as the silence
The refiner's fire
Sweeps clean the land
Prepare the way
The Lord Shall rule and reign

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2012-02-29T09:32:00.001-08:00

In quiet of night
wait for new light
stillness all around
whispers of sound
words come so sure
spirit of love, pure
Christ is his name
Disciples carry the flame
truth now revealed
for eternity sealed

Fearless Faith

2012-02-27T12:27:00.000-08:00

Faith of the fearless heart
His grace will not depart
Reach deep in my soul
Faith can make us whole
Clouds of darkness flee away
Hope and Faith here to stay
Cast away all your fears
Christ shall wipe away your tears

welcome to Jenn Yarborough's Poetry corner

2012-02-22T18:47:00.000-08:00

Welcome! My name is Jenn Yarborough. I have created this blog for cataloging my poetry. I have a few which I am making available as hand written calligraphy to frame on the wall. (I love my Calligraphy pen!) If you happen to be in the Fayetteville, NC area, and can meet me at Headquarters Library, I will give a hefty discount, just $5 per poem, without frames. (cash only discount).

Because I feel the best most cost effective way to keep the paper unfolded, and protected is to ship them in the frame, I have decided this is the only way I will ship. because of Paypal fees, and other considerations I have decided $20 should cover the cost of the frame, the shipping, the fees, the shipping materials, and the travel to and from the post office, plus a little extra for all the extra effort. (I'm a one woman show here...)

My poetry tends to be religious, or metaphorical in nature, generally with a positive perspective, (once finished anyway) even though it speaks of hard or depressing issues. I am inspired by my life, my religion, the books I've read, the places I've been, and friends, family, and sometimes even strangers. If you know me well, and a poem might be speaking of you, .... I do leave names out, so no one will ever be the wiser.....(well except perhaps the obvious one about my hubby-- Love You Sweetie!!!)

a lot of my poems here are unfinished, or lack titles, or seem like they could be combined. I have all of them written in a notebook, and as I work on them, (pencil is fantastic) I will update here. when I have enough really good poems, I intend to make them into a e'book and sell it on facebook through my page: http://facebook.com/JennFamousArtFanPage where I have pictures of my Art and Crafts and Calligraphy