Today marks my thirty-sixth birthday, reflecting on a life filled with struggles, heartache, and growth. I've faced challenges including suicide attempts and losses, yet emerged…
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Rolling On, Turned To Dust
The speaker reflects on the duality of human nature, emphasizing that while selfishness often prevails, there remains hope for goodness through effort and training. Acknowledging…
Continue Reading....Sinners In The Hands Of A Holy God
Humanity is inherently sinful and separated from a holy God, grasping at life on a fragile thread. Salvation through faith in Jesus offers grace, healing,…
Continue Reading....Finding Love and Healing Through Faith
The narrator reflects on their challenging journey through life, marked by profound lows and moments of despair, including a near-fatal attempt to escape pain. They…
Continue Reading....running to the dawn
The narrator feels disconnected, as if their feet and thoughts have abandoned them, leaving them anxious and stuck in a perpetual dawn. They yearn for…
Continue Reading....Free Book Promotion
From October 12-16, 2025, Jordan Francis, The Mad Poet, will offer a free promotion of his poetry e-books, Sailing in Dark Waters and The Sword…
Continue Reading....When My Time Comes
The speaker expresses a desire for acceptance at the time of their passing, encouraging loved ones not to mourn but to celebrate their life. They…
Continue Reading....New Book Out The Sword You Left Behind
Jordan Francis' new book, The Sword You Left Behind, merges poetry and prose reflecting on grief and resilience following his father's cancer battle. This work…
Continue Reading....Revolution Of Grace
The text calls for a peaceful revolution of the soul to address the widespread brokenness in the world. It critiques the hypocrisy found in some…
Continue Reading....Valhalla For All Warriors V2
The poem explores the evolution of Valhalla, now welcoming warriors who did not die in traditional battles but faced personal demons, illnesses, or mental struggles.…
Continue Reading....Good Intentions VS Grace
They say the road to hell is paved with Good Intentions Indeed, it is the road to dissatisfaction and cynicism with God as well The…
Continue Reading....Let You Down
The author expresses feelings of failure and the struggle to meet expectations, particularly in their relationship with Jesus. Despite repeated shortcomings, there is a desire…
Continue Reading....Heaven, Paradise, Valhalla
The speaker yearns to reach a paradise where they will reunite with loved ones, free from sorrow and pain. They reflect on their struggles, noting…
Continue Reading....Ocean Cemetery
The poem reflects on broken dreams represented by gravestones in a vast cemetery beside the sea. It explores themes of purpose, existence, and the interconnectedness…
Continue Reading....Cold and Alone (Or are you?)
Through the troubles and the hard times Through the darkness you tread in Like water 30 feet at least past your feet Cold, dark, and…
Continue Reading....Oh God Forgive Me
So many times when I prayI feel like I get no replyWords float off into the nightI couldn’t cut the silence with the sharpest knifeA…
Continue Reading....Blessings
As I go through this trying time Where we sold our house And I’m living in a pop-up trailer For an as yet undetermined time…
Continue Reading....Let Your Light Shine Down
Where is love found In this crazy, crazy world Full of disease, apathy, and evil Where can I find the source of Love Where can…
Continue Reading....Don’t Let The Enemy In
Don’t Let The Enemy In If you saw A lion trying to hurt someone you love If you saw it attacking your family You’d fend…
Continue Reading....Oh Death
Oh Death The great equalizer The primal end of all both great and low Oh Death Where is your sting For those washed in the…
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