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    Through the Tears
    Through the Tears
    Through the Tears
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    Through the Tears

    By Olivia Oja

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    "Through the Tears" is a poignant exploration of the human experience, navigating the delicate interplay between grief and hope. This collection of heartfelt verses invites readers on a journey through sorrow, illuminating the transformative power of vulnerability and resilience.  Each poem serves as a sanctuary, a space where emotions flow

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSwan Charm Publishing
    Release dateNov 20, 2024
    ISBN9789916896877
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      Through the Tears - Olivia Oja

      Heartstrings of Faith

      In shadows deep, we seek the light,

      With every prayer, our souls take flight.

      Through trials faced, our hearts entwine,

      In sacred trust, Your love will shine.

      When storms arise, we hold our ground,

      In whispered hopes, Your grace is found.

      With faith as shield, we stand as one,

      Embracing life, until we're done.

      Reviving the Hopeful Spirit

      Awake, arise, O spirit bold,

      In weary hearts, ignite the gold.

      With each new dawn, a chance bestowed,

      To walk the path, where love has flowed.

      Beneath the weight of sorrow's chain,

      A flicker shines, through grounded pain.

      In trust's warm embrace, we mend the seams,

      Together we'll weave, our wildest dreams.

      The Tapestry of Grief

      In woven threads, our sorrows blend,

      Each tear a note, each laugh a mend.

      Through shadowed paths, we find the grace,

      In every heart, You leave a trace.

      Though time may dim the brightest star,

      In memory's glow, we heal the scar.

      With love that binds, we move ahead,

      In unity, our spirits spread.

      Sacred Melodies from Murmurs

      In quiet whispers, a song begins,

      A melody born from where love spins.

      With every note, the world can hear,

      The sacred story, the hearts we cheer.

      As echoes linger, through valleys low,

      We find the strength, in ebb and flow.

      For in each sigh, the spirit breathes,

      With love's sweet hymn, our worry leaves.

      Whispers in the Wilderness

      In the stillness, the Spirit sighs,

      Guiding souls through shadowed skies.

      Broken dreams upon the ground,

      In whispered love, true peace is found.

      The trees stand tall, their arms raised high,

      Cradling prayers that drift and fly.

      In the silence, hearts ignite,

      With gentle whispers, we seek the light.

      Mountains echo with ancient grace,

      Each stone a promise, a sacred place.

      Streams of faith flow, crystal clear,

      In wilderness, the Spirit draws near.

      Sunset bleeds into twilight's frame,

      A symphony of hope, calling His name.

      Through the night, let courage bloom,

      In His presence, dispelling gloom.

      And when dawn breaks, a new hymn sings,

      Embracing life as the morning brings.

      In every shadow, light will break,

      In whispers soft, new paths we'll take.

      Echoing the Eternal Hope

      In the heart of night, a lantern glows,

      Casting warmth where the spirit flows.

      Every tear, a seed that's sown,

      From silence, beauty has grown.

      Majestic mountains reach for the skies,

      Where faith remains, and courage flies.

      In every voice, a song of grace,

      Resounding love in this sacred place.

      The stars declare a promise bright,

      Guiding souls through the dark of night.

      With each heartbeat, hope would rise,

      A glimpse of Heaven in our eyes.

      Paths may twist and wander far,

      Yet in the distance, shines our star.

      In every sorrow, joy will dance,

      In every struggle, a second chance.

      Oh, eternal hope, in shadows dwell,

      A guiding beacon, a gentle bell.

      Through trials fierce, our spirits soar,

      In love divine, forevermore.

      Canticles of the Enduring Spirit

      In the stillness of the night,

      Hope whispers soft and light.

      Voices rise to heavenly tune,

      Guiding souls beneath the moon.

      Through trials deep and shadowed paths,

      The spirit sings amidst the wrath.

      Each tear a drop of sacred grace,

      Embracing all, in love’s embrace.

      With each dawn, a promise new,

      A testament to break on through.

      Faith avows, despite despair,

      In every heart, a vibrant prayer.

      In the garden where hearts mend,

      Love’s enduring light extends.

      Miracles in every breath,

      Transcending life, transforming death.

      Shadows of the Holy Cry

      In the shadows, echoes call,

      A voice of truth that pierces all.

      Through the silence, spirits soar,

      Yearning for an open door.

      In every wound, a sign of grace,

      In the dark, we find our place.

      Hearts entwined in sacred trust,

      Rising up from sacred dust.

      Each sorrow shared, a path to light,

      In unity, hearts take flight.

      Every whisper, every sigh,

      A gathering of faith, we cry.

      In the shadows, love remains,

      Binding hearts with gentle chains.

      Faithful hands, together raised,

      In holy light, we are praised.

      Prayers Woven from Broken Halos

      In the fragments of our souls,

      We gather dreams, we mend, we hold.

      Each broken piece, a golden thread,

      In chaos, prayers are

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