Ode to the world I never saw A tribute to an unborn;

 Goodbye mommy and daddy, I went to see Jesus today

Your world I never got to see Even though it has caused me so much pain

Strange tools invaded my warm dark world And came to take me away

When you said you didn’t want me, They took that as an ok

To tear me limb from limb To rip my little body to shreds And suck out my brain

I love you still and I forgive you

Though you chose to take my life away You didn’t think about my rights, my life, Or what I one day could be

You thought that your concerns and desires were what mattered And my life was yours to take

You were told I was just a clump of cells and that I couldn’t live Without you or outside you and I wasn’t a child But the truth is, I am

I would have been the most beautiful baby in the world

Even if you didn’t show me love, you could’ve given me to someone who had

And Jesus loves me like he loves you, he knew me and knit me in your womb

I would’ve grown up to love you and love others in the world

I could’ve done something of utmost importance

I could’ve helped make a difference to change the world

I could’ve played in the sunshine and puddles in the rain,

Was I blonde, red head or brunette Did I have eyes of blue, brown or green

You’ll never know, you chose not to see or let me live

I’m sorry I didn’t fit in To your plans, for the life you chose to live

But why, why did you decide mine was yours, not to give?

We could’ve had the best adventures together You could’ve held me and watched me grow

If only you had let me live But now you’ll never know

Mommy, Daddy, what did I do wrong? What lead you to take my life away? To prevent my every song

If you could turn back time, would you do it all again? Or would you let me live?

                                jWinters

Make way, On the higher mountain

Make way, Oh make way,

For the Lord (Unfinished)

War cry

As the war cry comes And the battle lines are drawn

Stand steady in Christ Stand firm upon the Rock

Jesus will reveal when the time has come

When we hear the angel’s mighty horn The sound that’s heard far across the world

His voice as sharp as a two edged sword

Hold tight to faith Hold tight to Him

Because we all fall down But he’s holding out his hand

If we trust in Him To the point of death

He will lead us to the promised land

Never to feel sorrow Never to experience pain

But to live whole again Complete in Him

                                 jWinters

Time to seal your fate

Spring was lovely

Spring was great

But now it’s time to seal your fate

Your life was easy Your life was grand But now you’re drowning on dry land

You’ve got a choice yet To be made

Yes it’s time to seal your fate

You see the choice is up to you Have you forgotten How to choose

There’s someone who loves you so He gave His life He gave it all upon a cross

So you would not stand condemned

He gave us all a choice

We either turn away repent of sin And come to Him

Or we suffer endless grief gnashing of teeth

Jesus is the only way Will you choose him on this day

Trust me there’s no party there in hell Fiery void and full of pain For all eternity

But with Jesus love, joy and peace I pray you make the right choice And take a stand

Repent of sin And come to Him

                                jWinters

A woman who fears the Lord

Charm is deceptive And beauty is vain

But a woman who fears the Lord shall be praised A woman who fears the Lord

(Unfinished-from Bible)

SAVE ME

As the small boy cries From his prison cell

And he cries Mommy, Daddy save me, save me

And that small boy cries From his wishing well

He cries Mommy, Daddy Save me, Save me

And he cries Don’t forget about me Don’t you ever leave me Don’t, forget me when I’m gone

And don’t you leave me, alone

And that small boy cries He cries Save me, save me (Repeat) (For my Grandson Malachi when you were learning to sleep through the night in your own bed-hearing you cry so much broke Grama’s heart)

                                 jWinters

Oh that you were in between Filled with monsters we couldn’t see

As a child I needed you

I mentioned many time or two That trouble always followed you

Oh that you were in between

Didn’t know your pain your errs Now I know that you were scarred

Please know that I was too

Oh that you were in between

Between two rocks of giants I cowered

So small and cold and frail

Oh, that you were in between

While you that bottle held and fell Beneath your clouded veil

For many a year you fought that battle Til monsters had their way

Oh, that you were in between And then you crumbled on the walk you sank

Your voice and strength recoiled

I fought like mad that I could save But nay, twas nigh enough

Oh, that you were in between You made your peace and chose our Lord only just before that stroke of midnight fell

Oh, that you were in between

       (I love and miss you dad)

                                  jWinters

This is is my prayer Lord

Lord this is my Prayer

Reach the hearts of the ones who’ve hardened Reach the lost and the broken hearted

Reach the ones who don’t know

Bring your people alongside them To teach and show them the way

Lead them and guide them Lord Show them the error of their ways

And what will take place If they continue their path dear Lord And not just mistakes

Show them your love Lord Your patience and grace

Remove their blinders Lord For the ones who can’t see

The wicked path they’re choosing Lord And where it will lead

Lord, You are my Saviour, my Father, my friend And I choose You til the end

Before the final battle Lord Give them their last chance

To choose to follow you And accept Your sacrifice

So when Satan comes to take them To their final fate

That they may have turned to You Lord And that fiery hell escape

                           jWinters

I’ve got a story to tell

If I’d only written it down

It’s written down though In the Lamb’s book of life

Grace snd Mercy I’ve been given plenty

Without them, I wouldn’t be alive

Blessings and miracles I’ve seen a few

Because of them I know God’s got a job for me to do

He drew me near Pounded me into shape as His Potter’s clay Refined me in the fires as gold

Because of all this painful shaping I have been made anew

Now useful for His purpose As He gives me this job to do

Now as I move forward In obedience and humility

I will serve in Jesus name To accomplish the goal He set before me

                                      jWinters