This bit of poetry is one that I've noticed resonates with many people. I've seen it on a ton of other blogs, so I thought I'd better share it too. It is from my book, "Unbutton My Heart."

It doesn't have an image that goes with it, but that doesn't mean I won't do it in a

Poetry Art painting in the future...it only takes time, right?

Letting Go

My fingers have gripped this thing

Like a child, grasping what will only bring him harm

So my cry to you today, O God is help me

To finally let go

Let go of the pain of rejection

Of words that fractured both bones and spirit

And the heartache that clings to me, like a musty old quilt

That has been locked in mothballs for so many years

Just let it go

Let go of the brokenness that is written all over my face

And the tears that cascade, when I'm all alone

I need to let go

All the dreams that I cannot fulfill in my own strength

And the anger that bubbles up

Sometimes, without warning

Toward those I am desperate to love

Help me to let it go and cast it away

As though it were a rusty anchor from my boat, adrift

Teach me how to let go

Then cut the rope and watch it sink

Let it go

Let it all go...

Will You empty me of myself?

Banish this lifetime of selfish desires

Of clutching for happiness, approval and renown

And my endless search for love

I am letting go

Right this moment

Because I want to make room for hope to dwell

Uncluttered by the tarnished souvenirs of pain

Please, fill me with Yourself!

I know that in losing the things that I think I need

I will gain what I truly desire

You

To overflowing

And soon, the liquid peace that spills from my heart

Will give another the courage

To let go...

I surrender

(c) Launa Stan