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Melanie Boutiette
Sep 3, 20222 min read
Blue
Today I’m feeling rather blue The physical trials have Worn me down And unrelenting pain Has colored my world blue. I’ve cried too many...
Melanie Boutiette
Aug 7, 20221 min read
Tears
Tears- I used to quench them Like unwelcomed strangers Invading my world And intruding on my heart. Tears- I used to dam them up Lest the...
Melanie Boutiette
Mar 9, 20221 min read
Cry Of The Refugees
I look at all the refugees The mass of humanity, And the people in this Place gathered there… In their faces I see Such hopelessness, In...
Melanie Boutiette
Feb 9, 20222 min read
Ten Pounds Or More
Ten pounds or more Have found me. I’m just not sure When or how it happened But ten pounds or More have found me They crept in And snuck...
Melanie Boutiette
Nov 10, 20211 min read
Love Of My Heart
Love of my heart Love of my soul, I had to say goodbye But now your are whole. How will I live Without you by my side? Why did I have To...
Melanie Boutiette
Oct 27, 20211 min read
First Cold Day Of Fall
I want to rest In this moment on This first cold day of fall No pressing schedules No demands for my Time and attention… Curled up on the...
Melanie Boutiette
Oct 9, 20211 min read
New Creation
New creation, new creation Find new life-- Be made anew In Jesus Christ. Old things have passed Now be renewed, Accept Jesus Christ You...
Melanie Boutiette
Oct 2, 20211 min read
Bread Enough
Are You Bread Enough for me? Will You come and meet My every need? Bread of Life Sustain me now, Come fill my every Hunger somehow. The...
Melanie Boutiette
Sep 25, 20211 min read
Do You Grow Weary?
Weary. Do You grow weary Lord, Of all my doubts and mumblings When I am suffering Lord? Weary. Do You grow weary Lord, With all the...
Melanie Boutiette
Sep 18, 20211 min read
Just One Touch
Just one touch From the Master’s Hand, And the fever Has to cease. Just one touch From the Master’s Hand, And the captive Are set free....
Melanie Boutiette
Sep 4, 20211 min read
Fear Not
This tower of fear Holds me captive, This prison All my own. The tormentors Come to mock me, And say that I’m all alone. This stronghold...
Melanie Boutiette
Aug 28, 20211 min read
Give Thanks
Give thanks, give thanks Give praise, give praise, Live a life of gratitude For all of your days. Through blessings Or facing hardships,...
Melanie Boutiette
Aug 21, 20211 min read
Fragrant Aroma
Fragrant aroma Fragrance of life, Oh, to be more Like Jesus Christ. Put Him on Like sweet perfume, Walk in His love His Presence you...
Melanie Boutiette
Aug 11, 20211 min read
Awaken
My soul awakens As my mind and body Move from slumber As I greet another day In anticipation with You. I love the stillness Of the...
Melanie Boutiette
Jul 28, 20211 min read
In The Middle
In the middle of all the chaos In the middle of the mess, Hold onto Jesus In Him you will find rest. Though your world is tossed and...
Melanie Boutiette
Jul 23, 20211 min read
Blooms of Wonder
Blooms of wonder Fragrance of love, Beautiful flowers Sent from heaven above. Roses to delight Both senses and eyes, Gardens on earth All...
Melanie Boutiette
Jul 7, 20211 min read
Dappled Light
Dappled light filters down Through the foliage of the trees Casting Your light and shadows In my garden… Gentle breeze blows Through the...
Melanie Boutiette
Jun 30, 20211 min read
A True Friend
When I was sick You came sat by my side, When I did weep You dried the tears in my eyes. When I was too weak You helped me be strong, You...
Melanie Boutiette
Jun 12, 20211 min read
Collector of Sorts
I'm a collector of sorts: I collect rare treasures And broken things. I collect all sorts of items: Quite a few are slightly used Others...
Melanie Boutiette
Jun 6, 20211 min read
Are You Weighted Down?
Are you weighted down with worries? Are you weighted down with cares? Then take every need and concern, To the God who longs to bear. Are...
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