Chris Gribble

Be yourself - Everyone else is taken (Oscar Wilde)

The Colour Red

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The anniversary of my Dad’s death passed recently. The years quickly come and go and life is relentless. But, it’s good to stop and remember the gifts that he gave his family. An anniversary is one of those scratches that show what is felt deeply.

The colour red

Red is the colour of
Anger
Sharp pain
Strong emotions
Lost love
Grief
Feelings
That well up
Suddenly….
Red fades quickly
Until it’s scratched
Exposing a vivid reminder
Of what was felt
The anger
Sharp pain
Strong emotions
Lost love
Grief
Feelings
That well up
Again.

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In the Psalms I have discovered firsthand some of the rawness and pain experienced by the Psalmist. This ebook is the first 40 Psalms that I have put in my own words. They are a reflection of what was written by the original writer and then brought to our world today. They reflect many of the themes that are common to discouraged, depressed, anxious, fearful people. At times some or all of these things have been true for me. I have used some of these experience and cried out with the Psalmist in my writing.

One definition of found poetry is, “it’s the literary version of a collage”. In finding these Psalms I have gathered together my emotions, feelings and pain and sought to “find” my understanding of what David was saying. It’s the worst possible translation methodology but it’s been a great personal re-discovery of God.

The 40 day journey is a chance to take some time out and listen to God’s voice. God’s praise will last for eternity, we have the great privilege to begin that praise now.

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