Author: frankie

Frankie is a poet, storyteller, and teacher. His views of the world have been influenced by 20th-century history, traumatic events in his childhood and youth, recovery and healing principles, his belief in the hope, grace, and love of a wonderful creator, and the Good News of Jesus Christ. His words reflect the human experience, offering resilience, healing, and hope. Through his unique voice, Frankie weaves a tapestry of profound connection and the power of storytelling. His dedication, gratitude, and love extend beyond his writing to his family. He hopes his story will serve as a powerful legacy to be passed on to future generations.

What Led Up to This?

This entry is part 7 of 8 in the series Promptings, Inklings, & Clues

What Led Up to This?

Ignoring the needs of the collective. Misinterpreting omens and signs. Refusing to return to our spiritual roots. Minimizing the loss of …

He Was Barely Staying Sane

No room for more pain, He was barely staying sane, Rethinking the impulse to blame, He jettisoned all the shame Still losing air pressure, He traded toil for leisure While paying fines incurred, More tribulations were endured Over time, the…

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Posted on June 23, 2023June 23, 2023
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Praying For Others

Praying for others should be an honor. Joining in the intercessory prayer of our Lord, Jesus Christ, should bring us peace, joy, and a sense of satisfaction. Bringing the suffering, hardship, healing, and redemption of others into our personal acts of worship and spiritual surrender makes us willing and active participants in the crowning work of Christ’s consecration and sanctification of His people.

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Posted on June 21, 2023November 13, 2023
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Over The Horizon

This entry is part 6 of 8 in the series Promptings, Inklings, & Clues

Forgetting to Breathe

Remembering progress. Letting Go. Pressing onward. Pushing through heartache. Seeking wisdom and hope. God’s priorities. Naming the Muse.

For Want of a Name…

Scouring the Landscape of an Imaginative Mind

Brilliant regards for past understandings Total annihilation of an egocentric self Helpful hints from the underside of intellect Beneficial glimmers from a long-lost dream Steering the craft into a deep lyrical abyss Brave adventures capturing treacherous beasts Fearless rescues of…

Pray Without Ceasing

How often do we pray and thank God? Continually? In all circumstances? Are we busy with more important things? Thirty or forty minutes in the morning and maybe another ten before we retire in the evening? When we are stuck in traffic or waiting for test results from our recent visit to our doctors

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Posted on June 14, 2023November 13, 2023
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Only The Hope of Glory

In Christ and because of Christ there is no other sacrifice. Only the hope of GLORY.

so Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time for salvation without reference to sin,

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Posted on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023
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Dancing On The Edge

This entry is part 5 of 8 in the series Promptings, Inklings, & Clues

Dancing on the edge, looking for a boost. A repetitive action which creates a noise like gravel in a bucket, pouring out onto glass. Forever changing …

It’s Hard To Keep Up

It’s hard to keep up…

With my mind. With my sorrows. With my dreams. With my longings.

With my intake of medications, liquids, nourishment, and love.

With the Twittersphere, the Facebookings, the Instagrammatons, the public service announcements, the headlines, the …

Fields of Play

Is it football, fútbol, or soccer? Doesn’t matter! Its athletes outstanding in their field. They run, they shoot, they score. Then there’s the pass, except in baseball, which has the pitch! So wha’dya wanna play, sport? Your field of choice, …