Thorns Roses and Butterflies: Discovering The Power of His Love

By Rosa E. padilla

A Spiritual Journey in Poems. Describing nature, innocence, joy, loss, forgiveness, and redemption, while going through divorce. The book's second part ties into her autobiography. During this painful time, memories that had been buried began to surface. Those memories recall her childhood, the love she had for her father, and the painful relationship with her mother. Through all of these, she finds refuge in God, hope, strength, and joy. She is surrounded by love from her family and extended family.

These are excerpts from her poems.

THE STORM

The storm roaring like a lion

Rain coming through the roof

Wind chill shaking my bones

INNOCENCE

It was late in the afternoon

She was standing at the bus stop

Waiting for her sweetheart

THE RIVER

River of clear water and black sand

Where as a young child,

My father taught me

Not to be afraid

And learn to swim

WHERE IS THE LOVE

Through the eyes of love, I try to see

But there is nothing looking back at me

IS ANYONE LISTENING

Is today a good day or a bad day the child wonders

Is it going to happen today?

PRAYER

Oh Lord Jesus

Mold me with an even temperament

I don't want to be like a ship

Tossed by the tempestuous ocean

FORGIVENESS

Forgiveness broke the chains

That held me captive

In bondage to the pain

NEW SONG

I woke up the dawn

Singing a new song

My soul is free to worship you Lord

ROSES AND BUTTERFLIES

When you feel the gentle kiss from a butterfly

Or the summer breeze caresses your hair

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1613794622
• ISBN13: 9781613794623
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Xulon Press
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"