All It Takes Is One Word


He was in a pit. A dark, deep pit. A dying pit. No one came to help him. No one seemed to care. He had screwed up so many times, called Wolf too often. He was a loser. He lay in a filthy alley. His clothes dirty and torn. A needle sticking out of his vein. A dog ventured by and urinated on him. Bums walked by staring at him. One came close and kicked at his legs. With no physical response, the bum went through a search party of the body, looking for something to steal. He let tears flow as the bum walked a way with nothing gained. “Oh God, I have deserted you. You called my name and I turned my back on you. I am a failure. It’s too late now. I am dying, just as I deserve, all alone.” It was a short time later when a young man came along. The youth was in a hurry and instead of taking the usual route home; he took a short cut and stopped when he saw the sight laying in the darkness. Without a word, he reached for his cell and called 911. Soon the EMS came wailing to a halt. They did vitals and a quick check, then quickly lifted him onto the stretcher, whisking him off to the local hospital. When he arrived and was rushed into a small room, he saw the light, a light so bright, all he could do was blink. He stared and made out the form of Jesus. All he could say was in a faint voice; Thank-you Jesus, thank-you for rescuing me. Thank-you for loving me. Thank-you for not turning your back on me as I once did to you.

 

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Me, Author of Poetry and Short Stories


Most of you already know me, but for those who don’t. I write from the heart. I write short stories and poetry. I have had Parkinson’s for three years. I was a caregiver for about twenty-five years. I teach Hospice groups about a rare disease called Multiple System Atrophy. I have published two books, Dahlia and Al his life & MSA.

Here is my latest photo of yours truly.

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Life


Life brings bumps
We don’t like them
We fight them
And sometimes we win.

We can have sad days
We can have happy days
We can choose which road
We want to battle for now.

We can fight
Or we can take flight
We can seek others
Or we can isolate.

I am no different
I am so like you
I feel the pain
I sometimes shiver.

We must hold hands
We must grab the circle
We have to let others in
We need to know they are there.

No matter how big or small
The bump becomes
When others pray and we hear
We will conquer even this one day.

Written by,
Terry Shepherd

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You and Me Kid


You and Me Kid

We are like ferns
Hanging from a beautiful place
Branches flowing
Touching other lives
Friendships feeding us
Hugs nourishing our souls
The colors we breathe
Into others
Helps lift their roots
Forcing new life
From once
Rotting places
Let the green
Flow; let the air
Refresh you and
Sprout love
Into others lives.

Written by,
Terry Shepherd

 

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You and Me Kid


You and Me Kid

We are like ferns
Hanging from a beautiful place
Branches flowing
Touching other lives
Friendships feeding us
Hugs nourishing our souls
The colors we breathe
Into others
Helps lift their roots
Forcing new life
From once
Rotting places
Let the green
Flow; let the air
Refresh you and
Sprout love
Into others lives.

Written by,
Terry Shepherd

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