From Where I Stand

About "From Where I Stand"

Happy New Year!!
I would have loved for my first entry of 2021 to be something inspirational or uplifting; something that would cheer on a great start to the new year. To have done that would have been to ignore the horrific political events that occurred last week. To start off the new year, I want to talk about something stale and old: hate.
We can't ignore it. There are some hateful creations out in this world. I used to be hateful and angry so I have no problem speaking on it. People who spew hate are usually dealing with something on the inside. Internal issues may be the reason for the hate but it is no excuse. We can't ignore it nor should we stoop to its level.
We may not always be able to walk away from hateful people. They may be our coworkers, neighbors or family members. Do what you can to protect you and yours from this awful energy and its effects. Empower yourself against the hate, whether it's from a stranger because of the color of your skin or if it's from someone in your circle because they can't handle your shine.
Combat hate with love and truth. Do not give it control over your life as many sadly have. Remember that God is love and vengeance is His domain. Hold those who accountable who give way to hatred but don't let them drag you in behind them. Pray for those who are consumed with it and then get out of the way so God can handle His business.

From Where I Stand

This poem is about me and the picture you see-
   the one you want to understand so desperately
   in your sorry crusade to conquer me.

War is mental and it requires a solid plan.
You must first know your enemy
  and where they stand
But know me, you can never do
  'cause you start from a point of contempt and untruth
“Do I know myself?” should be your first attempt,
  but you’d rather hate me and all my merriment.

You question my joy when my life is low.
You marvel often at my continuous flow.
How do I keep ticking when the winder’s stuck?
How do I keep going?  How do I get up?

I see you watching me.
  wanting to know so ominously
  about this special being that I am.
Where do I end and where do I begin?
What is that special thing that I have-
That’s made me invincible to your plan?

I say real easy.  It’s God’s hand.
I now have no worries or fears I can’t stand
  because my faith is in God and not in man.

So don’t be surprised when your efforts can’t shake me,
   when you try with all your might but still can’t break me.
I’m God’s child and only to Him must I answer,
   so I try to shine light and give glory to my Master.

But you have tested me and angered me
  time and time again,
It’s only God’s mercy that keeps you from your end.
If you’ve heard nothing of all I’ve said,
  let this little morsel stay in your head:

When you’re plotting and planning and wanting my end,
  you’ve got all tricks and you’re ready to spend
  all your time and energy trying to displace me,
I’ll simply call on God.  He’ll come and save me.

This is the knowledge that makes me bold.
This is the truth that fills my soul.
So if you become a problem
  and I need His hand above,
  you better pray He gently fix you
  with His mercy and His love.

Though you’ve started this war
  and now wish it could change,
  you still have a chance
  to salvage your name.

Where do I get these ideas
  and how do I call them fact?
It’s because God once delivered me from
  that hollow place you’re at.

"From Where I Stand" is an excerpt from Candidreams: I Remember the Beginning