Treasure

People try to define me,
but I cannot be contained.
Indeed I am frequently found
when the limits are broken.

I create awe, surprise, and admiration,
for I am beautiful; a miracle.
Yet I also create fear,
for those who do not understand me hate me.

I love children best for with them,
I can be found anywhere.
I always joy in the brave,
for they are those who seek me out.

I sorrow for those who will never seek,
for truly I am a treasure.
I can be found even now,
but will you look in the dark or the light?

I wait with gifts; I am prepared for you.
Will you know me when you come?
Do you know me?
I am Wonder.


by Marissa

(Note sure when she wrote this, but probably some time in 2019-2020.)

Seed of Light

The darkness,
The deepness
of the night,
swallows me.

I grope, I crawl.
My breath runs out.
Exhaustion and confusion,
I crumple to the ground.

Foot steps,
Foot steps!
They come
nearer.

A light in the darkness,
my Savior has come!
I look up, and see
darkness around me.

The light,
The light!
Where has
it gone?

Darkness,
Darkness!
The light is within me!
Another needs the light I bear!
Another struggling soul!

I must get up,
so I crawl,
I walk,
I run!

To find the others
who will need
the help and light
from my small seed.

My seed
of light,
of hope,
belief,
and trust.


by Ben Roy

[I wrote this after learning Invictus]

My Father

My Father is Fearless,
to try something new.

My Father is Active,
at home, church, and work.

My Father Teaches me,
by his words and deeds.

My Father is Humble,
and repents when wrong.

My Father is Eternal,
with his wife and kids.

My Father is responsible,
and that is why I learned...

So much about life,
from one who is a ...
Teacher
Mentor
Friend

The man I call
Dad!


(He wrote this for Kevin's 44th birthday.)

 Only a mother
          By Kemiah Roy

Only a mother
Could trudge through the snow
To find all her children
And know where to go.

Only a mother
Could love like no other
With love in her heart
She'd choose the better part.

Only a mother
Is full of dedication
No matter her education
Even though the way is hard
Even though her life is charred
Only a mother
could love like no other.

Oh yes a mother
Like no other
There's no one as good as a mother
Just like no other
And that's why I love my mother.

(Written for 2020 Mother's Day, but not sure exactly what day she wrote it.)

 A Mother, the wonder of
       By Benjamin Roy

A Mother Motivates
All her children with love.
A Mother Observes
And serves where she can.
A Mother Teaches
By the life she leads.
A Mother Heals
All our wounds through life.
A Mother Embraces
And loves all those around.
A Mother Rejoices
When her children succeed.

A Mother,
A Teacher,
A Mentor,
An Angel.

Nothing can stop her
From doing her best,
to change the world,
shall she ever rest?

A Mother is a wonder,
A wonder to behold.
Her legacy will ripple,
for generations untold.

(He wrote it for 2020 Mother's Day, just not sure of the exact day.)

To the Top

To the top,
to the top,
to the top,
we must ascend.

To the top,
to the top,
to the top,
we must climb.

To the top,
we must climb
to see the
other side.

We must overcome
the mountains of our lives
so we still climb
to the top!

Over bolder and rocks,
through snow and ice.
We must endure
to the top.

We must lift
as we climb
to help others
to the top.

We will overcome.
We will endure.
We will lift.
We will serve.

We will see
the other side.
We will rejoice
and be free.


Ben Roy
(12/8/2019)

Christ My Savior

Christ my Savior
always is near
throughout my pain
troubles and fear

Christ my brother
ready to hear
my needy prayer
and dry my tear

Thy atonement
brings me to thee
as I struggle
thou come to me

Christ give me strength
beyond my own
to help others
to be with thee

by Benjamin

(some was written 9/29/2019, the last one was written 10/20/2019, and some organizing may have happened then, too)