Category Archives: Poetry

Newest Book Publication Arriving in a Few Days!

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Heart Written: Doris Hayes Gibson

Hello, friends! I have great news to share! My newest book has gone through the lengthy and painstaking process and is finally ready for printing! I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am to finally offer my latest … Continue reading →

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My Imperfect Perfection–The Way God Sees Me

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Heart Written: Doris Hayes Gibson

Do you ever hear God speak to you? Does He place something on your heart to do or say, but you feel too inadequate to follow His request?  I do. I’m sure many of us do. I published my first … Continue reading →

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When Childhood Revisits–My Journey Through Tears

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Heart Written: Doris Hayes Gibson

My family celebrated our Thanksgiving Saturday. My son came with his family from N.C. My younger daughter came from Clemson to spend a few days with me. Our hearts were overflowing with so much joy during our time together at … Continue reading →

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When God Speaks, Do You Listen?

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Heart Written: Doris Hayes Gibson

“The Lord your God will be merciful only if you listen to his voice and keep all his commands that I am giving you today, doing what pleases Him.” (Deuteronomy 13:18) For as long as I remember, I felt my … Continue reading →

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When a Strong Man’s Soul Is Broken for His Best Friend

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Heart Written: Doris Hayes Gibson

Michael Cogdill, of WYFF News 4 in Greenville, SC, Holding the Poetry Image of “Maggie’s Love.” Hearing of his tragic loss, my heart was more than touched. I, too, felt that sting so great and fire-piercing as a jagged sword finding … Continue reading →

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The Years of Devastation: Surviving After Abuse

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Heart Written: Doris Hayes Gibson

No matter how hard you may try, if you have been in an abusive situation, you will never forget the pain. I am a survivor of domestic violence in many forms. I was punched. I was slapped. I was thrown … Continue reading →

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Little Secrets Become Big Hurts

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Heart Written: Doris Hayes Gibson

I see the fear within her eyes…deepest, darkest pain and terror that once claimed my childhood’s soul. She looks downward to hide the sorrow so many can never imagine…. But I know. Inside, I know. And I weep for her. … Continue reading →

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When We Must Say Goodbye

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Heart Written: Doris Hayes Gibson

Saying that final goodbye is never easy. Right now, I am now facing the loss of another close relative. As I watch the family struggling with the reality of these last days together and trying to keep their loved one … Continue reading →

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A Nation without God

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Heart Written: Doris Hayes Gibson

There is so much happening lately in our country…so many things being considered politically correct, when our Bible deems them sinful. We all sin and come short of what God commands of us. But the difference is when we knowingly … Continue reading →

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Behind the Veil

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Heart Written: Doris Hayes Gibson

The Tears of a Clown  She smiles through her pain as she passes through the crowded streets. She laughs with her friends when she really wants to go home and cry into the silence of her pillow. The mask she … Continue reading →

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