Reflections of Me
By Stacey Schoeck
I looked in the mirror and who did I see?
The fading reflection of the woman I used to be.
A past cannot change, and I don’t think I would.
By making peace with the past I’ll remember where I once stood.
Through hard times and valleys, abuse and betrayal,
Satan tried to steal the wind from my sail.
My past is behind me and there it will stay,
but I carry the lessons forward each day.
I look in the mirror and who do I see?
The reflection of a woman who looks a lot like me.
Tired and lonely, sad and confused;
she wants to throw her hands and scream “I’ve got nothing to lose!”
Someone who starts each day with a mask on her face,
hoping God will feel her with His amazing grace.
A broken hearted woman, slowly on the mend;
living in the present, wondering how this will all end.
I look in the mirror and who will I see?
The shining reflection of who I am to be
Walking strong and standing tall;
holding God’s hand so 1 won’t Slip or fall. The sun is bright and my future awaits!
Soon be walking through barbed wire gates.
Whatever the future holds 1 hope all will see,
1 moved beyond my past and reached my destiny.
Family Inside
By Stacey Schoeck
Mothers give us life and food and love.
Fathers give us comfort and protection from above. Sisters give us confidence; brothers give us strength. God gives us the promise that with Him, we’ll never sink.
Families feel of belonging, of love and warmth;
of acceptance and forgiveness for all the ways we fall short.
Right here in this place, and despite how low I feel,
God has given me a family to know His love is real.
Sisters from all walks of life, in every color under the sun;
to love, support and encourage me until my time is done.
I’m thankful for each one of you and how you touch my life.
God said I’ll make it through this, and with your help, I know He’s right.
Just You
By Stacey Schoeck
The moon shines bright; the stars hang low
and all I can think about is you.
A new day dawns; full of hope and promise
and all I can think about is you.
Sunsets of fire with purple streaks of haze.
I thank the Lord for all my days,
yet all I can think about is you.
Quiet time comes and the moon shines bright.
The stars show clearly; the signs are right.
There is nothing left to think about…
Just you.
Holy Night
By Stacey Schoeck
Oh holy night, with stars shining bright
Alone in my cell, I’m full of deep fright.
My sins are too great; my faith too small.
I want to give up and say to hell with it all.
As I sit in the corner, tears fall like rain.
As I sit in the corner, tears fall like rain.
There is nothing in this world that can erase this stain.
My soul feels black; my heart is so hard.
The emotions cut me like a razor shard.
Oh holy night, with stars shining bright.
Is there help? Are you listening tonight?
I feel so alone; I can’t take anymore.
That’s when I hear a soft knock at the door.
Who could it be? No one ever sees
How vulnerable I am, crying on my knees.
The knock comes again. I just want it to end!
Even if I answer, they won’t come in.
My room is a mess, dirty rags on the floor.
Despite myself, I go to the door.
Opening this vault is something I’ve never done.
Then I look up into the face of the Son.
Oh holy night, with stars shining bright.
Did you really come just for me tonight?
I can’t accept this. You don’t know what I did.
I’ve been running and sinning since I was a kid.
I have no good deeds. There’s nothing live done
To deserve the love of God’s only Son.
“Come here my child,” is all I heard you say..Then my fear seemed to melt away.
You washed me clean in the blood you shed, by wearing a crown of thorns an Your head.
I feel so overwhelmed. You did this for me? You took my past and threw it into the sea?
My sin is removed as far as east is from the west. Under Your wings I can finally have rest.
I’m so scared to disappoint you. What if my heart fails?
“Just walk with me,” You said, “that’s why I took the nails.”
Oh holy night, with stars shining bright.
Thank you for this amazing night.
Your love is so powerful. Your mercies so deep.
So glorious. So magnificent. It’s with joy that I weep.
I am my Beloved, and my Beloved is mine.
And in His arms I will be until the end of time
Holiday Reflection
By Stacey Schoeck
Festive joy and holiday cheer
are supposed to fill us up this time of year.
But it’s hard to find the joy of old
when the wire and the fencing seem so cold.
I miss my family, the decorations and Shopping.
There was always food and music to keep our place hopping.
This season is not about ribbons and bows.
It’s not about candy or a deer with a red nose.
It’s all about a baby sent for the world to see
The Father’s love is all we truly need.
So in this prison I will celebrate this year.
The Savior is born and His spirit is near.
From behind the wire or on the street
I can live out the truth with a meaning so sweet.
Focus on Christ and forget all the rest.
The storms I am facing are only a test.
Remember the Savior who, at the start of it all,
Was laid in the hay of an animal’s stall.
A child who came to be nailed to a tree.
The greatest gift ever given to a sinner like me.
Lights of Chanukah
By Stacey Schoeck
Shining light, ever bright
Glowing in the dank of night.
When all were lost and full of fear
Your light still shined to draw us near.
Remember the triumphs; move past defeat.
Allow the Torah to guide your feet.
Shining light, ever bright
Glowing in my heart each night.
Happy Chanukah!
Poetry Entry 7
By Stacey Schoeck
Life without parole.
Hell that has no end.
Bent, hopeless, hammering
Wanting it to end.
What is life when you cannot fly?
What is life when you want to die?
Life is love; love is life.
No way out, no right, no flight.
Moving on, no end in sight.
It’s love, without parole.
Poetry Entry 8
By Stacey Schoeck
Lord, I long for you.
Show me now what I should do.
Your ways aren’t mine.
All is in Your time.
Refresh my soul.
Lord, I cry to You.
I know you see all I do.
Wash me clean again.
Remind me Your love has no end.
Protect my heart.
Lord, I wait for you.
I trust and believe in all you do.
Help me be still.
Moving only if it’s in Your will.
Soothe my mind.
Lord, I honor You.
By words and deeds in all I do.
I seek you in my walk; glorify you in my talk.
Please, Lord,
Guard my path.
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