Hoodies and Hope
I remember being wrapped up
In an over-sized hoodie
Folding in on myself,
As I ignored God’s quiet whisper
To come home.
Now here I am
Staring at the hazy walls of the hospital
As I wait for news.
The sun is setting and
The humidity is like a curtain.
I’m trying to balance
Who I was yesterday
And the storms I now face.
I trace the gold anchor
Wrapped around my neck.
Hope–
That one word.
I know I’ll make it through somehow.
I know You’ll always love me
Even when the hoodies are gone.
I know You’ll never leave me
Even when I run
Down the hall,
Looking for a way to
Make myself smaller.
Let me fall into you,
So I don’t break.
Let me take root where
Your anchor stands.
I’m coming home.
Written by Emily Smith at fearfullywonderfullyme.com, 2016 ©
This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil (Hebrews 6:19 NKJV).
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14 Comments
allycarter1
I love this bible verse!
fearfullywonderfullyme
Thanks, it’s one of my favorites.
Damyanti Biswas
Lovely lines. Thanks for sharing them with us.
fearfullywonderfullyme
You’re welcome thanks for commenting!
beckielindsey
Emily, You are a beautiful young woman! I’m praying for your grandma.
fearfullywonderfullyme
Thank you so much! You are too 🙂 I really appreciate your prayers!
Dainty M
I love this! I love this!! “I trace the gold anchor wrapped around my neck. Hope–That one word…” My pendant is a gold anchor so this literally described me! Wow! Plus, I’ve been drawn to Heb 6:19 lately and this post is oh so timely! 🙂 Thank you dear! You’re such a blessing! <3
fearfullywonderfullyme
I’m so glad! My friend got me a gold anchor necklace for my birthday. This is one of my favorite verses. My grandma is in the hospital right now very sick.
Dainty M
Awww, I’ll be praying for you. God is in control.
PS: We should make a photo collage of the pendants 🙂
fearfullywonderfullyme
Thanks, we should!
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fearfullywonderfullyme
Thanks Gryvia!
didiscripts
Great lyrics for a song. Awesome piece.
fearfullywonderfullyme
Thanks! I really appreciate it. I believe poetry is music on paper 😊