I AM

I AM

I am the result of anonymity.

the result of speculated identity,

 the result of growing irritability,

I am the result of assumed masculinity,

the result of concluded femininity.

the result of availability,

I am the result of lack and poverty.

the result of complex immaturity,

the result of reckless irresponsibility,

I am the burden around my mother’s neck

and the “deed” my father soon forgets.

 I am the unwanted child.

And I am one of many.

©2010 Groshonda McDonald

WRETCHED

There is a struggle taking place inside.

A war taking place inside.

Between flesh and Spirit.

Between grace and corruption.

One intent on eternal life.

The other, eternal destruction.



There is a struggle taking place inside.

A war taking place inside.

Between allegiances to righteousness.

Between allegiances to sin.

One leads me to a higher mount.

The other drags me back down again.



There is a struggle taking place inside.

A war taking place inside.

Between what the old nature craves.

Between what the new nature compels me to

One fights to keep me imprisoned.

The other fights for my breakthrough.



©2010 Groshonda McDonald