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STRUGGLES
OF THE STORM
2004-2008
My Inspirational Journal
By : John Tatlow
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Preface
Mathew 5:16
Psalm 46:1
Philippians 4:13
1 John 4:12
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Psalm 37:4
Mark 9:23
Isaiah 40:31
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Prelude Of Poetry
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Poet’s Testimony
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A Poet’s Testimony
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A Poet’s Testimony
Twelve I was
I went and moved
To Uncle Doug and Aunt Nelda’s
I was very confused
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A Poet’s Testimony
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A Poet’s Testimony
When I turned nineteen
I started going to youth
My faith in God was redeemed
I saw again the truth
I accepted me for me
Look deep inside my soul
To let others see
My awesome wonderful whole
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My Mothers Cry
I found out
What pregnancies about
At twenty-one
I prayed for a son
A year passed
Cruel and fast
Husband started to hit
Then we went and split
Homeward bound
Comfort I found
Here with mom and dad
Terribly was so sad
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My Mothers Cry
Worried about results
And painful effects
Needing sleep and rest
I took a medical test
Disease is unidentified
There is no guide
Either it is unknown
Or the doctors haven’t shown
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My Mothers Cry
Because of their fear
They lock me here
All on my own
At an old folks home
Place to place
Quickly I race
Moving I roam
From home to home
With my guitar
Playing a bar
I try to string a song
Wondering where it went wrong
No one hears
My crying tears
Treated so cold
At the home of the old
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My Mothers Cry
A crooked confinement
An impractical imprisonment
Hopeless without a cure
Cruel tiring torture
Savagely I am treat
Drugged and beat
No one knows
Believes or shows
Let me be
Why punish me
Quit using force
You just make me worse
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My Mothers Cry
I want out
To move about
To see my John
Lord, it’s been so long
Why am I bind
Why am I confined
I committed no crime
This place is a waste of time
I hear is crying
As people are dying
I eagerly await
My turn at fate
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My Mothers Cry
Left here to die
I wonder why
And how all this death
Will improve my health
I am losing hope
As I try to cope
To live one more day
The ordinary way
I am a hostage
Trapped in a cage
Watered and fed
Clothed and bed
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My Mothers Cry
Held against my will
Overdosed by pill
One night passed on
Heartbeat was gone
Now I lay
Night and day
Dead I am doomed
In a tomb
Body to earth
My souls birth
To the heavenly skies
Eagerly it flies
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My Angel
My angel came to me
In the brightest beam
Beautiful was she
Shining in a dream
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My Heart Is Free
About ten years ago
She ascended to the sky
A lot of people felt sorrow
For my mother did die
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One Dream
I had a little taste of heaven
The holy, bright shining city
In a wonderful dream
With peace and tranquility
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One Dream
It informed me not to worry
I’d be with my mom someday
She’s with the Lord now
And through Him is the only way
As we were floating
In the bright radiant sky
She asked me to go on a walk
I agreed, boy did we fly
Then we stopped
And it showed me a book
Opened it up
Had a look
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One Dream
After I returned
And I awoke tears in my eyes
Thank you to my friend
Thank you God, you are so wise
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A Call To Heaven
Wishing I could
Just pick up the phone
And talk to you
Back home
On my knees
Tell her I care
Long distance call
Heaven sent prayer
In the heavens
You are watching over me
And I’m missing you
So unbelievably
I don’t know
What I would do
If I wasn’t
Blessed with you
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A Call To Heaven
Your spirit
Was like the sun
Spreading its beams
To everyone
When I
Meet my fate
Look for me
At the pearly gates
If you
Hear my shout
I will there
Calling out
Wishing I could
Just pick up the phone
And talk to you
Back home
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Shadow Of My Spirit
I was living
Days of darkness
Shadow of my spirit
A sinful mess
Everything was
Getting dim
Rarely I would pray
To Him
Walking down
The wrong path
Dealing with
Such an aftermath
I feel guilty
I can’t face
This disaster
And disgrace
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Shadow Of My Spirit
There was a storm
In my soul
And it kept me
From being whole
I realized what
My emptiness
It was Jesus
Who I missed
I feel a high
As I mature
Reuniting with my
True father
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Family Reunion
Talk about the good times
When they were young
It was so different
Way back when
Different generations
Of family
Sharing together their
Favorite memory
Telling their
Accomplishments
Listening to their
Experiences
One of a kind
Get together
Truly unlike
No other
It was really
A true blessing
When everybody
Was reuniting
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When God
Calls for me
I will get to
Really meet you finally
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Transformation
Self destruction
Living lies
Just didn’t
Want to realize
Ready to give in
I was so weak
Fed up with it all
Death I did seek
Inside out
I was transformed
Inside out
I was transformed
Inside out
I was changed
Inside out
I was awakened
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Transformation
You will
Never part
You are living
In my heart
You keep
My soul aglow
Your love in me
Just overflows
Inside out
I was transformed
Inside out
I was transformed
Inside out
I was changed
Inside out
I was awakened
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Everyman’s Cure
Test after test
All my doctors say
My fatal disease
Worsening every single day
People look at me
With sincere sorrow
But I am truly blessed
And they just don’t know
No doubt
I agree
My illness
Is a real tragedy
God always
Has a plan
Created Christ
The miracle man
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Everyman’s Cure
The undescribable gift
He gave to me
Was a promised life
Of a heavenly eternity
People hear
And feel so sad
Irony is
That I am glad
I achieved all my
Dreams and goals
Now I try
To save lost souls
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Everyman’s Cure
I have the Lord
Causes my happiness
Gives me hope
In a river of bliss
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On My Last Day
At the end
Of my last day
When I
Pass away
I will be
Forever thankful
Each friend and family
Eternally grateful
Learning from
Everyone I met
Along the way
I am truly in debt
And my soul
Will rise above
Into the heavens
With the purest love
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Disguise
I’m addicted
To the rain
And inside
The growing pain
I gave my best
Now I’m drained
Day by day
Going more insane
Hidden away
I never cry
Search my spirit
My true feelings lie
I crashed down
From the sky
Slammed straight
Into pure misery
No one cares
Constantly I hide
That I have been
Bleeding inside
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Disguise
I gave my all
To hard I tried
My heart has already
Died on the inside
Everyday
Is another disguise
Sad thing is
Fool my friends with lies
Deep inside
Where my soul cries
But I mask it all
With a face full of smiles
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No One
No one
Wants to see
That I
Am so empty
No one
Wants to see
That I
Am so cloudy
No one
Wants to see
That I
Am so lonely
No one
Wants to see
That I
Am so unhappy
No one
Wants to see
The tragedy
I see in me
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Down here
Where I can’t see
Is the place
You’ll find me
I am blinded
I lost my sight
Now everyday
Is constant night
Hope for me
Is getting dim
No one wants
To sit and listen
I hermit here
In agony
Trusting no one
Night and day
I am losing
My mind
Scars and bruises
I am broken
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No one understands
How I am so alone
But my soul is fading
And soon it will be gone
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Falling
I am falling
More and more
Deeper and deeper
Then ever before
Yes I am falling
More and more
Deeper and deeper
Then ever before
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Tragic Disgrace
My road
Was so clear
Now I’m
Living my fear
Spiritually
Tragic disgrace
I do no not
Deserve Your grace
A pile of dirt
Nothing but clay
I’m sinking further
By the day
Enveloped
In shame
From the Lord
And His holy name
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Tragic Disgrace
I keep it all in
Building inside
Now my soul
Is commiting suicide
I was
Soaring high away
Crashed to the ground
From the souls high
Oh Lord
Please forgive
I am starting to slide
This sinful place I live
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My Personality
Its one word
Personality
Never-ending search
My journey
I am shouting
Out to my soul
Screaming to reunite
With my whole
Accomplishing so much
Along the road
I should be
Very proud
Always wanting
Something more
Will I find
Something to settle for
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My Personality
All my achievements
Keep me enlightened
All my mistakes
Keep me haunted
I use to
Live in lies
Hidden deep
In disguise
My personal therapy
I write it all away
Dealing daily
With my reality
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A Servants Prayer
Hello precious Father
Full of ominous love
Shining up
In the heavens above
I pray
For my grandparents
To accept you Jesus
In their hearts
I pray
For my grandmothers psysts
Please give her strength
They may be serious
I pray
You will mold me
Into you
Nothing I’d rather be
I thank Thee
Lord Jesus
Father and
Spirit of holiness
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Forever Thankful
Each my friends
This poem is to
Without them
Wouldn’t know what to do
High – spirited
Like the sun
Shining bright
Full of inspiration
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Good Friends
They are
Always there
To show
Their care
My dearest friends
In every way
Never stop
Making my day
To my face
They bring a grin
As we share
A similar sin
I thank you
For making me see
The light in the dark
And inspiring me
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Growing crazier
By the day
And slowly losing
My way
Dead inside
Of loneliness
My life
A tragic mess
Constant confusion
Brain overload
Never quits
Blocking my road
Is it just
The constant pain
Or am I really
Going insane
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Jen
Couple days ago
I met her
Have much in common
Incredibly similar
Our friendship
Has just begun
She came like an angel
Spreading inspiration
She is
Definitely a treat
A great person
I look forward to meet
Like a bomb
She blew me away
With her sincere
Personality
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Jen
Intriguing and
Amazing soul
Humorous and
Awesome whole
I’m so thankful
For this great friend
A real blessing
To encounter such a God-send
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Lost Or Found
Constantly
She’s been searching
Constantly
She’s been seeking
For a God
Who she can believe
For a Jesus
Who she can receive
For something
To awaken in her soul
And finally
Make her feel whole
For something
From heavens above
To show her
The truest love
For something
Deep within her heart
Come and tear her
Emotionally apart
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Lost Or Found
Constantly
She’s been searching
Constantly
She’s been seeking
Lord I pray
For you Kellie
That you will
Find your way
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About to give up
On this thing called love
A dream came true
Angel from above
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Brightly shining
My blinding ray
Always seems
To make my day
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Kellie’s Letter
Praying for things
To get better
As I read
The rest of her letter
Teenage years
Hard to resist sin
Feeling so dirty
Slowly she’s dying
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My Recipe(Jen)
I savor
Her personality
And everlasting
She does to me
Just a taste
Of her soul
Makes me
Feel more then whole
Lots of love
And devotion
Filled with
Every emotion
Honey cause
She sticks to you
A feel like a kid
And my dreams came true
Everything
And anything sweet
That makes her, her
And me complete
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My Recipe(Jen)
To fill my heart
There’s been none
Now our two loves
And mixed into one
Everything I love
All put together
To my dearest
Still doesn’t compare
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(---Forever Angels---)
By: John Tatlow & Jennifer M Oliver
When I met you…
It was like fate…
There was so much…
We could relate…
I’ve never…
Felt this way…
Not sure…
What to do or say…
I got lost…
In your eyes…
You really are…
My paradise...
I feel…
I’m in heaven…
Whenever…
You are around…
My dreams…
Came true…
When I…
Met you…
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(---Forever Angels---)
By: John Tatlow & Jennifer M Oliver
Forever…
Dear angel…
Soul-mate…
My eternal…
(---Forever Angels---)
By: John Tatlow & Jennifer M Oliver
My soul-mate…
My best friend…
My true love…
To never end…
We feel so much…
For each other…
Angels…
Forever and ever…
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Happy Thoughts(Jen)
In everything you do
I’m thinking happy thoughts
Whenever I think of you
I’m thinking happy thoughts
Whenever I laugh
You are my reason
You are my constant smile
Underneath my grin
Brighter then
The suns ray
You warm me
Each and every day
Your loving
Cheerful soul
Always making
Me so whole
There is
No doubt
Our loves burning
From the inside out
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My heart
Been aching
Emotionally hit
Again and again
Draining me
Slowly away
More and more
Everyday
My emotions
Deep inside
Jealous thoughts
I try to hide
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I am a broken angel
Broken more and more
Deeper and darker
Then ever before
My sincere spirit
In need of repair
Choking to breath
Drowned from despair
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I am a broken angel
Broken more and more
Deeper and darker
Then ever before
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Split In Two(Jen)
Our treasured love
Was split in two
How I wish there was
Something more I could do
Our sparkle
Day by day
Was slowly
Dying away
But I didn’t
Have the heart
We already
Fell apart
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Illusions
Everything’s
An illusion
Feelings overload
Constant confusion
Under my smile
Deep within my soul
Lies my true self
My real whole
Must be
Losing my mind
Seeking answers
But blind
I don’t realize
I can’t see
That my sanity
Fading away
Everything’s
An illusion
Feelings overload
Constant confusion
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Good-Bye My Friends
I thank you so
For being such a friend
I thank you so
For being such a god-send
You mean
So much to me
Very close
Like a second family
Wishing
I could stay
Instead moving
So far away
I will
Miss you so
More then
You’ll ever know
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Good-Bye My Friends
I miss you so
Your love and passion
I miss you so
Your shining inspiration
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Mother So Grand
Thank you
My mother so grand
For raising me
Into this man
I was just
A tiny baby
Ever since
You raised me
Way before
I can remember
You been there
I dearest grandmother
More of a mother
You been always
Through it all
Each of my days
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Mother So Grand
And I am
Ever so grateful
I’ll be
Forever thankful
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Renew My Whole
Attacking at
My heart and soul
Help me Lord
Renew my whole
I bow my head
In prayer tonight
With addictions
I must fight
Asking for
Your assistance
Personal demons
I must face
Lord
I am weak
Your strength
I do seek
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Renew My Whole
Haunting me
Day by day
My daily sins
Help me I pray
Father
My sanctuary
I ask forgiveness
Master of mercy
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Rich
Nothing
On this Earth
Can ever compare
To what Jesus is worth
He is rich
In his soul
Everyday God’s love
Makes him whole
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I Am So Alive
Heavens King
I am speechless
A love that’s everlasting
And I am so speechless
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I Am So Alive
Lights me like a star
I am astonished
Knowing he’s never far
And I am so astonished
I am so grateful Lord
In everything you do
Father day by day
Inspiring me to be like you
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Daily Prayers
I surrender myself
Down on my knees
Hear my prayers
Tonight, Lord please
Every poor
Lost soul
A chance to be
Spiritually whole
Before I sleep
Every night I pray
For my soul
From leading astray
Please forgive me
For me countless sin
And the daily troubles
I seem to get in
I surrender myself
Down on my knees
Hear my prayers
Tonight, Lord please
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I Thank You
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Without A Doubt
Yes I am John
A child
Born again
Through spiritual birth
Everyday
I feel so heavenly
Following my Father
In my own way
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Siezures
My circuits
Are fried
As I feel
Electrified
My body starts
To jolt
Like a massive
Lightning bolt
My body jerks
Against my will
As I try to
Hold it still
Sometimes
I collapse
To the ground
Far below
I awake
In pain
All my energy
Been drain
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My Hero
You are
A pure perfection
You created us
With divine imagination
Lord of Lord’s
Jesus the Son
Who rose again
For everyone
King of King’s
You are my hero
You constantly making
My shining spirit glow
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No Words
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Vernon
In a place called
Okanagan Valley
Where God
Defines beauty
I moved to
A place of bliss
Retiring in
Overwhelming happiness
I used to
Love visiting
My favorite spot
Vacationing
Day by day
It’s already
Grown
On me
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Vernon
Everyday there’s
Something new
To experience
And to do
A real place
In my heart
Wishing I can stay
And never part
I hope
I reside permanently
Cause everyday
Is a holiday
Beautiful weather
People are so friendly
Loving the close
Small town warmth of the city
It brings out
The best in me
Then I share it
With everybody
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Hero Of Heroes
You are a
Pure perfection
You created us
With divine imagination
Lord of Lord’s
Jesus the Son
Who rose again
Miracles for everyone
You died
For our sin
Your blood
Forgiving everyone
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Ressurect My Soul
My soul
Weakening from sins
My burdens too heavy
From daily addictions
When I thought
I lost my way
You came Lord
To save the day
Now I am
Really spiritual
Growing daily
United with my soul
Forever father
Shining bright
Inspiring me
My luminous light
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An amazing
Vision
A little piece
Of heaven
No one
Believes
Or possibly
Percieves
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Various Poetry
2002-2005
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Thankfulness
I live in complete joy
This is the situation
So I light some candles
In a prayer dedication
For molding me
Like clay
To the person
I am today
Strengthening
Spiritually
I am blissful
And am free
Accepted Jesus
The Son of God
Rid myself
My worldly bod’
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Thankfulness
I am blessed
With a monk’s purity
And a vision
So heavenly
I wouldn’t
Change a thing
Cause inside
I keep awakening
I like to
Express my poetry
Envisioning others
In my own way
Unaware of
The big picture
We live life
Being so sure
But I know
What’s out there
And that what
I want to share
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Thankfulness
Worldly temptation
Every day
Resisting it
Comes easily
I sort of envy
People who die
I want to return
To that heavenly sky
Be thankful
Live for the moment
Take everything
As a present
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Thankfulness
Thanks to my friends
Thanks to Jesus the Son
Thanks to my mother
Thanks to everyone
Thank you so
From the heart
For my life
Each and every part
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I Strayed
Forgive me, oh Lord
Day by day
Further and further
I strayed away
I lost myself
In lies and sin
Unhappy in the situation
I was living in
I lost myself
In lust and temptations
Puny possessions
And selfish intentions
I lost myself
In image and idols
When I should
Be accomplishing your goals
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I Strayed
I lost myself
In spirit and soul
Feeling everything
But whole
I lost myself
In desire and world
Got led around
By the crowd
I lost myself
In gambling and drinking
Tore me apart
They are so addicting
Forgive me
Day by day
Further and further
I strayed away
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I Strayed
Forgive me my dearest
Day by day
Further and further
I strayed away
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Bless My Friends
This prayer is to
My friends old and new
That their dreams
Will come true
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Test Of Spirit
Test of spirit
This marvelous delight
Living life
In God’s light
Each day
Is unknown
But I thank God
I’m not alone
Each day
Is a struggle
Knowing He’s here
Is a marvel
Each day
Is a fantasy
A dream come true
Knowing He’s with me
Each day
Is low or high
His love fills me
And I want to fly
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Test Of Spirit
Each day
Is a blessing
Living up life
His wonderful creation
Each day
Finding out your soul
More and more
Till you are whole
Test of spirit
This marvelous delight
Living life
In God’s light
Each day
Is unknown
But I thank you God
I’m not alone
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Alive In You
Praise and exaltation
I am in awe
Each and every creation
And I am so in awe
Heavens King
I am speechless
A love that’s everlasting
And I am so speechless
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Alive In You
Jesus shines in my soul
I am amazed
Makes me feel whole
And I am so amazed
He’s so marvelous
I am bewildered
A grace that’s so gracious
And I am so bewildered
We are so blessed
I am astounded
To drink His wine and bread
And I am so astounded
Definition of pure
I am dazed
Every sin He will cure
And I am so dazed
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Alive In You
You came in my heart
I am alive
Never will I part
And I am so alive
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High
Over and over
I try and I try
Nothing can compare
To this permanent high
Everyday
I feel so heavenly
Following the Father
On the path to destiny
Yes I am John
I child of earth
Born again
Through spiritual birth
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