The above were created by Marie Carter.   She created scenes, like this, while she was incarcerated with very limited resources.  She is released and still working with her wonderful gift.

This is Marie finishing off what is to be the Family Tree of Silver Star Christian Church

I look out beyond this field of Green,

Still nothing is as it may seem,

Yesterday has come and gone.

Inside my mind I’m lost as I’m trying

to find where I belong.

My eyes are often filled with tears,

Dear God how do I stop these lasting fears?

I know I need to stand tall and to stay strong

But these days seem to be too long.

I’m trying so hard to fit in

So tell me is she my enemy or is she my friend

The road ahead of me seems as dark as night

Yet I know I must not give up

I must continue this fight

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Lord, for too long I didn’t feel your love

All my praying and crying just wasn’t enough.

I wasn’t listening, I couldn’t see

All my selfish thoughts were centered on me

I hated it when I came to this place

Frustration made it hard to see your face

I need You, Lord! I cried to you

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