FIREPLACE POETRY

At nineteen, I held a tiny handWhile whispers filled the room—They spoke of roads I’d never walkAnd futures sealed in gloom. They said my dreams were slipping fast,That life had veered off track,As if the love I carried closeWas something… Read more: From Setback to Setup: My Story

She’d heard a thousand country songsOn dusty roads and summer drives,About wild hearts and steady loveAnd stories stitched to simple lives. But every tune would fade awayLike echoes drifting on the breeze—Until the day she met his smileAnd felt her… Read more: The Heart of Country Music: A Love Story

I hear You, God.In the quiet.In the pull I can’t ignore.I don’t know what You’re planning —but I know it’s more. More than I feel ready for.More than I understand.More than this shaking in my chestor these trembling hands. You’ve… Read more: Here I Am

I’m sitting here in the stillness, quiet before Your throne,Laying down my heart, Lord, every plan I’ve known.I tell You, use me, shape me, however You choose,Not my will, not my way — I have nothing to lose. Holy Spirit,… Read more: Not My Will, But Yours

You say faith is fiction,A myth passed down through fear,But history doesn’t trembleWhen the name of Jesus appears. Not a legend whispered loosely,Not a tale that fades with time—He split the calendar in two,Even skeptics mark His line. Born under… Read more: Faith vs. Fiction: The Truth About Jesus

Long before Bethlehem had a name,Before Rome raised a throne,Before a cross ever touched the sky—The story was already written. Born of a virgin — Isaiah said it.Born in Bethlehem — Micah called it.Betrayed for silver — Zechariah knew the… Read more: The Prophecies of Jesus: Preparation for His Return

This book?It’s not just a book. It’s 66 books,written by 40 authors,over 1,500 years,on three continents —Asia, Africa, Europe —yet it tells one story with one voice. Kings wrote it.Shepherds wrote it.Prophets, prisoners, poets, fishermen.Different lives.Different languages.Different centuries. But somehow…the… Read more: The Unbroken Story of the Bible: 66 Books, One Message

He didn’t need the sword,Didn’t need the crown,Just a stone, a sling, and a faith that wouldn’t bow down. And when that stone flew through the air,It carried more than aim—It carried every prayer, every tear, every moment of pain.… Read more: David & Goliath

I see you, devil—don’t play pretend.You don’t get access. This is where it ends.Take your lies, your fear, your flame,Go back to hell—I know your game. You won’t touch my home, my blood, my name.You won’t rewrite purpose or hijack… Read more: Defeating Darkness

I remember when your feet were small,barely reaching pedals at all—a tiny girl on a tricycle seat,pushing the world with wobbly feet. Your laughter spilled across the yard,a melody soft, a rhythm unmarred;sun in your hair, dirt on your knees,you… Read more: Look Up, My Girl

She wasn’t looking for magic,but Mustang made it shine—a small-town kind of wonderthat wrapped her heart in twine.Snowflakes on the sidewalks,soft lights on every street,and somehow in the quietlove swept her off her feet. He smiled like winter sunshine,warm enough… Read more: Christmas Lights in Mustang

She stands in the middle of the street,lamplight flickering like a tired heartbeat,wind tugging at her hairas if even creation knowsshe’s carrying too much. The night smells like rain and rust,and somewhere in the distancea siren wails—a lonely, broken crythat… Read more: To the Children No One Sees

“Daughter,” He whispered, in the quiet where her breathing shook, “Sit with Me. Look at Me. We need to talk.” And she trembled in the stillness, heart cracked open like a storm-split sky, whispering, “God… I’m trying. I’m tired. I… Read more: Conversations with God

I locked the door behind me Like I’d locked my heart for years— Cold tile, cracked light, My reflection drowning in its tears. The world outside kept spinning, But I’d long since slipped the track, And that night I told… Read more: God & Gun Smoke

She remembers the first spark, Eyes meeting, hearts in the dark. A laugh, a touch, a stolen glance, The start of everything, the first dance. Memories linger like firelight, Soft and warm in the quiet night. Love that grows, that… Read more: First Spark

My love, I see it all again, The day you knelt and took her hand. Her little eyes so unsure, so shy, And you chose her heart without a why. You became a father when you didn’t have to, Gave… Read more: The Keeper

She’s there again, the locker squeaks, His laugh spills like sunlight across her cheek. Notes tucked in books, fingers brushing hands, The world shrinks to the space where he stands. Her heart beats fast, a secret drum, Every glance a… Read more: Hallway Echoes

She’s leaving her past in the quiet behind,A chapter now closed, with no ties left to bind.What once felt so heavy, she’s learning to release—Her heart finds new rhythm, her soul finds new peace. She walks toward the sunrise with… Read more: A New Direction

Looking up at these Oklahoma Skies I’m reminded of who you are. You are awe-worthy and majestic Faithful is who you are. These Oklahoma Skies Makes my world feel so small You are all mighty and all knowing You rise… Read more: Oklahoma Skies

Darkness. Light. Sunshine. Rain. No matter the season I’ll glorify YOUR name. I’ll worship you in the valley I’ll bow down on the peak I’ll trust you in the middle Only YOUR name I seek. Lord, you are worthy! YOUR… Read more: One Name

Lord YOU Can have it all! HERE I AM Surrendering it all. Lord YOU Have been so good , to me. My life is yours Take Everything! Lord YOU Have never left my side You’ve always been faithful Even in… Read more: HERE I AM

Hi, my name is Alex and I am the co-writer behind Fireplace-Poetry! For those who don’t know me, I write rhythmic poetry that is centered around FAITH, FAMILY & LOVE. A long time ago, I learned that it is OKAY… Read more: Facing Insecurities: Embracing Help in Creativity

All day I knew I needed to go to Wednesday night church service but didn’t know why. Every hour I thought about skipping, but knew I needed to be in the room. Two hours ago, I finally figured out WHY.… Read more: Evening Reflections: Honoring a Legacy (CHARLIE KIRK)

Lord, My heart is heavy. Lord, I can’t find the way. Lord, I need you Please listen – When I pray. Lord, I feel broken The wound never heals The more I try The more it’s revealed. Lord, I need… Read more: A Soul’s Cry: Navigating Life with the Lord

Lord, What do you want me to do? Lord, Who do you want me to be? Lord, You can have it all My future and my dreams. If you give me a rhyme I’ll write it down and give you… Read more: Open My Eyes: A Poem About Faith and Dreams

Jesus, I want to thank you For saving my life You could have left me broken but you paid the ultimate price. Jesus, I want to thank you Thank you for everything When others saw a failure You saw purpose… Read more: Thank you, Jesus

Let it be, Lord, let it be  Not my will  But your will be done –  In me 

Lord, I trust you Never let me go Lord, I need you Please direct the show. I want you to lead me I need you to guide I’ll go where you say I lay down my pride. Lord, I trust… Read more: A Prayerful Heart

OKLAHOMA Red, White and Blue Sooners & Cowboys Loyal & True OKLAHOMA Prairies & wind Hard working people Who are honorable within. OKLAHOMA Tornados & boots Rodeos & churches My home – My roots. Written By: Alex Garvin (Fireplace Poetry)

I wish you could see the scars on my heart. I wish you could see the memories that replay in my head. I wish you could feel the heartbreak that I’ve felt And then maybe…. you’d understand. I wish you… Read more: Heartbreak and Hope: Finding Love After Pain

Being an adult Is so dang hard. I wish someone told me being an adult came with scars. I wish I knew earlier that being an adult was so hard I would have changed my strategy and played a different… Read more: Adulthood

Don’t tell me to shut up Don’t tell me to stand down Don’t tell me to be different I was born to wear a crown. Don’t you dare threaten me You have no idea who I am Don’t tell me… Read more: Born to be

It’s all fun and games until my soul is on the line I want to do the right thing but hear voices in my mind. When you enter the room everything becomes clear you’re the Alpha & Omega and make… Read more: Voices

I know you can make the mountains move I know you can make the valleys rise I know you can heal the crippled hearts I know you can open the blind eyes. I know you are a miracle worker I… Read more: The Sea

Open up the doors Make the mountains move Lord, I’m ready for you! No more games I know what’s on the line Lord, remove the walls I’ve built up in my mind. I don’t need the answers I don’t need… Read more: I’m Ready

God, show me what to do. Tell me who to be. All I want to do Is be your hands and feet. God, show me what to do. I’ll leave it all behind. I’ll choose to walk in faith Even… Read more: Show Me

Even when my backs against the rope. Even on the mountains that I climb Even in the valley when I fall Let it be your name that I call. Even when the demons chant my name Even when life may… Read more: Even When

Anna Leona Don’t you dare give up on me! Anna Leona Just calm down and breathe! Anna Leona Don’t forfeit this fight Anna, my Nana Dig deep to find the light. Nana Banana I know it’s hard But you are… Read more: Anna Leona

You are the God of tomorrow The God of today You are the God of the beginning The God of yesterday. You are the God of the mountains The Great I am You are the God of the seas and… Read more: The Beginning

The sky is dark my compass is broken the waters are crashing into an abyss. But even as I rock even as I sway I’ll continue to trust you and hold on to what you say. So let the waves… Read more: Lighthouse

Even in the dark Even in the unknown You’re the God of Jacob You’re the God of my home. Even in the between I’ll trust in you You’re the Alpha & Omega What you say is true. Even in the… Read more: The Between

1,2,3 all eyes on me in a moment it will happen just watch and you’ll see. Breakthrough is coming demons will leave chains are breaking just watch and you’ll see. Miracles will happen when you call on his name he’s… Read more: Unleashed Faith

Clouds lurk winds blow no rain but I’ll continue to sow. Even in the overcast even as I wait Lord, remind me you are never late. Written By: Alex Garvin (Fireplace Poetry)

God, search me. God, change me. God, let your will be done. God, revive me. God, sustain me. God, never let me go. Written By: Alex Garvin (Fireplace Poetry) DON’T FORGET TO LIKE AND SHARE!

I almost walked away I almost hit delete then I was reminded to slow down and just breathe. Instead of giving up and throwing it all away I remembered my “why” and realized I had more to say. This life… Read more: The Turnaround

No matter how far No matter how far, I go It’s you Lord Who is in control. No matter how hard No matter how hard, I try It’s you Lord Who changed my life. No matter the seasons No matter… Read more: It’s You

Happy Good Friday! Below is one of my favorite poems – It’s a poem about grace and love. If able, please share it on whatever platform you can! – ALEX 🙂 When you hung on the cross You already knew… Read more: The Cross

In the midst of the struggle In the middle of the pain In the midst of the chaos In the middle of the change – When life seemed confusing and my path was indirect Is when I found you on… Read more: The Unforeseen

God, do you hear me? God, do you care? The shadows are lurking Why do you ignore my prayer? God, can I do this? I’m running out of grit. The waves keep crashing My faith is losing grip. God, I’m… Read more: Losing Grip

I fall I cry I get up I climb I crash I burn I get up I climb No matter where. No matter the time. I won’t give up. I’ll choose to climb. Written By: Alex Garvin Whatever mountain you… Read more: Climb

IN THE POEM BELOW, FILL IN THE SPACES WITH YOUR NAME ____________, listen to me! Listen to what I say! You are going to make it. You are going to be okay. There is so much inside you Don’t you… Read more: Note To Self

God, I need a savior God, I need a friend This world can seem so dark At times….. I don’t even know who I am. God, I don’t know why Following you can be so hard But no matter where… Read more: The Truest Truth

You hurt my feelings you broke my pride you villainized my kid even though yours lied. I drank the poison for the longest time hoping it would help me and soothe my mind. But then I woke up and realized… Read more: Poison

Refine me with your fire Purify my heart Lord, you can have it all Please use this broken art Refine me with your fire to be more like you Break me down and build me up Turn me into something… Read more: Refine Me

I may be in a valley I may feel so confused but no matter what I will lean on you. In the darkness In the light even if the shadows distort my sight. My God, My God I know you… Read more: Shadows

When I close my eyes there’s a gravitational shift my flesh wants to hang with demons but my heart senses a cliff. When I close my eyes I’m tempted to let go but then I remember Life is more than… Read more: Demons

No matter where you go No matter what you do Jesus is always there chasing after you. Written By: Abbi Garvin

Purple, pink, orange, red, blue and black. There’s so many colors in the sky even time can’t keep track. Clouds, planets, moons, Heaven and the stars. Beauty can be anywhere even in things afar. Written By: Alex & Abbi Garvin

You say I’m chosen You say I’m one of a kind So why do I feel broken and feel like you hear every prayer except mine? I’ve tried to surrender I gave you my whole heart So why do I… Read more: The Broken Sail

Lord, I need you. Please, save me from myself! I’m tired of being a monster who’s life is an empty shelf. Lord, I need you to save me. Please, don’t turn away. I know I’ve said sorry a thousand times… Read more: Empty Shelf

Happy Anniversary! Congratulations on 27 years! I’m so thankful to have met you even if it was in an ICU full of tears. Your family is beautiful and you are truly one of a kind. The way you love your… Read more: 27 Years

When you hung on the cross You already knew me by name You knew I’d doubt you Yet, still you remained. When you hung on the cross You knew my future and my past Instead of condemning me You showed… Read more: The Cross

He’s the Alpha and Omega The Great I AM Hosanna, Immanuel The beginning and the End. He alone makes mountains move He speaks to the storm “PEACE BE STILL”. He makes the dead arise He even continues to open blind… Read more: The Alpha and Omega

Shadrach, Meshsch, Abednego HE stood in the fire with them long ago In the trial through the change – even when demons were chanting their names. Jesus, Jesus! They pled Jesus, Jesus! They stood in the fire they saw the… Read more: The Fire

For you, I would do anything. For you, I’d risk it all. For you, I would climb the mountain. For you, I’d risk the fall. For you, I would travel the world and leave this life behind – Because as… Read more: For You

Once upon a time in a far away land there lived a sailor who fell in love with a man. After years of traveling wondering the sea she found a place to call home and he held the key. Giving… Read more: The Sailor

There is so much more inside you Get off your sorry butt You are not a victim Get up, Get up, Get up!

Our story is Magical You make me the luckiest girl Castles, Love & Fireworks You’re my Disney World

I always wanted love A love that was true Love that was timeless And always pursued I wanted that fairy tale of love at first site That happily ever after Where everything went right I wanted that marriage That risked… Read more: Timeless Love

In 2023 I went through a process called “Therapy”. Almost immediately, this process made me realize I had a lot of unresolved resentment and pain from a season that happened almost a decade prior. Toward the end of 2023, I… Read more: The Refinement Process – Part 2

Refining is the process of purification (to remove impurities) of a substance or a form. Refinement is time consuming, takes precision and requires materials to go through extreme temperatures. Typically…. refinement takes Fire (aka a Fireplace). This year, I learned… Read more: The Refinement Process 

I love to wonder I love to JUST BE That’s why I choose hiking It allows me to feel free. I love to escape and to feel one with the earth. I love the silence and the feeling of re-birth.… Read more: The Wonderer

My heart was broken it shattered like glass. I tried to pick up the pieces but my fingers started to bleed. I tried to sweep up the glass but the damage still remained. The once beautiful heart no longer beat… Read more: The Mosaic

My favorite place: Waves crashing against the shore Hear the power Hear the roar Wind blowing Birds take flight Stars twinkle in the dead of night Feel the sand Beneath your toes Enter a reality No one else knows Waves… Read more: Ft. Morgan

Hello, Alex! How have you been? It seems like forever – It’s good to see you my friend. Where did you go? Why did you hide? Some of us were worried – others thought you died. You abandoned everything –… Read more: The Lost Poet

My anxiety is high. My faith is running low. Lord I surrender. I choose to let go. I give you my all – My future and my past. I’m tired of running – on a road that won’t last. You… Read more: The Surrender

God, I don’t hear you. God, I don’t understand. Why is all this happening? This is nothing like I planned. Life is a nightmare. PLEASE – turn on the lights! I’m tired of all the chaos. I’m tired of all… Read more: The Valley

God I’ve known you, since I was a little girl. You’ve always been a part of me, but never my whole world. You’ve always been a character, in the plays I’ve produced – But instead of being the writer, you’ve… Read more: The Final Curtain

Hi my name is __________. I AM strong and brave. I may just be a kid, but I know who defeated the grave. Although I am young, There’s a power inside me. With Christ, I can do anything – Just… Read more: Childlike Faith