Discover joy in the hard places

Welcome to the blog of JP Mills where you will find encouragement and belonging through reflective journaling and poetry.

Joyful Ruins

Discovering joy in the hard places

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  • Say Her Name

    Say Her Name

    A woman afraid in her home in her heart A mother cooking for her children protecting her loved ones seeking help seeking safety trusting Brought to fear Brought to her knees Brought to begging and apologies Cursed at threatened shot Because she was black? Because a white man in a uniform saw her as a… Continue reading

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  • Tell me your Story

    This poured out of me today as I feel very compassionately towards people who feel alone, are suffering, forgotten, ignored.This isn’t just a poem. It’s a true invitation. It’s an open ended, forever, authentic invitation to anyone who reads this to tell me your story, to know I am a presence of love and acceptance… Continue reading

  • My Poetry

    My Poetry

    My poetry is an expression of God a celebration of the earth a welcoming of humanity a hand reaching out to others a noticing of the smaller things My poetry is a map of my heart and that is divine Continue reading

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  • Harmful God

    God feels so often like an excuse an excuse to avoid humanity You can’t be sad or anxious or scared You can’t love who you love or be friends with the most human of people Disasters aren’t disasters but blessings in disguise Hurt isn’t hurt but lessons to sanctify God is used to harm to… Continue reading

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  • Silly Rhyme

    Silly Rhyme

    The voice that said you must be wed is dead In its stead you must be fed and lay in bed Please use your head and be well read Take the time to look inside your mind care for your heart before each start and make sure you laugh because that’s the best thing you… Continue reading

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About Me

An obsessive journaler who loves meeting others along their journey and giving them a hand to hold through pieces of writing. I write about the heartbreaks of life and the joys, the ups and downs, and I often learn my greatest lessons and miracles from nature.

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