The Purpose of Life

I have been struggling for ages

To realise my life's purpose

I thought it lay in my career

Or how many friends I had

I have wondered why am I here

What have I got to offer?

Life is not worth anything

But of course I am wrong

Life's purpose is not in my career

It's not about the things I have achieved

It's not about how many friends I have

Or how busy my social life is

My life's purpose revolves around You

My purpose is to be loved by You

My purpose is to love You

You who made me and saved me

Jo Anne Kennedy

September 2014

Three Men Hanging on a Cross

Three men hanging on a cross

Their hands and feet nailed

Naked but for a loin cloth

Hung by the authorities

Three men hanging on a cross

Two are thieves, one is a King

Two are guilty, one is innocent

That one is scorned and rejected

Three men hanging on a cross

One with a crown of thorns

The blood dripping down his face

Mixing with the tears being shed

Three men hanging on a cross

One man asks for forgiveness

Another man has no free

And the third is crying out to his father

Three men hanging on a cross

One is a convicted thief

Another man is a forgiven sinner

And rhe third is saviour of many.

Jo Anne Kennedy

September 2014

Scent of Sandalwood

Every time I walk into the forest

It is an overwhelming feeling

I sense you standing beside me

Because the scent reminds me of you

Its the scent of sandalwood

That emanates from the trees

Reminding me of you

And bringing tears to my eyes

The tears run down my cheeks

The smell catches my breath

The last image of you runs through my mind

The day you were lowered into the ground

The scent of sandalwood

Will always be a reminder of you

As its the scent you were buried with

Your body being encased in the sandalwood tree

Jo Anne Kennedy

September 2014

In my head

Every morning when I awake

There you are n my head

You take over my thoughts

And occupy my mind

Every little thing I do

My thoughts are on you

Will I see your piercing eyes

Or feel your touch on my skin

I want nothing but to be with you

But then I wish you would go

I want my mind to be free

And my life to be mine

I want my thoughts to be of,

More than just you

I want to dream of stars that shine

Rather than hoping you will be mine

Jo Anne Kennedy

September 2014

Binding Trust

If I opened my arms

Would you fall back into them?

With your eyes closed and arms folded

Do you trust me to catch you?

Is there a binding trust between us?

A trust that will never break

Like a rope which cannot unravel

And a confidence that will never shake

If I closed my eyes and folded my arms?

If I fell back into your open arms?

Would you catch me when I fall?

Can I trust you to catch me?

Is there a binding trust between us?

A cord that cannot be broken

A trust built on sincerity and love

A love which cannot be shaken

Jo Anne Kennedy

September 2014

Darkness

Darkness surrounds me

There is no light in sight

Pain overcomes me

There is no comfort around

I need a light to find my way

To bring me out of this darkness

And give me hope to shine

In a world covered in dark

I need a hand to comfort me

To ease the pain in my heart

To take the weight off my shoulders

In a world that is heavy

Who will provide the light?

Who will reach the hand?

Is there one to take the weight

And to lighten up the world

Jo Anne Kennedy

September 2014

Wonder and Awe

You walk across the room

The confidence in your swagger

The secret in your eye

Everybody wants a piece of you

A word of wisdom to ease the pain

Or a comforting smile amongst the hurt

I look at you in wonder and awe

I wonder about the depth behind you

And am in awe of the power you have

The power your have over others

The way they follow your every move

And yearn to be in your presence

They all want to be your friend

They all want to be someone special

But all you want is me

Jo Anne Kennedy

September 2014