My Photojournalism project :)

My project was to take active photos of a specific aspect of the fair and to write photo captions, just like the photos you see in the newspaper. I didn't put the captions on here though, I just wanted to put the photos. :)

Photos by Daniela Estrada

" Lost Sheep; Found "

Father, forgive me for I have sinned
Not only once, but over and over again.
I don't understand why You love me
I can't understand why You care
I stand broken and ashamed
Yet still I find You there
Constantly wiping my tears
and giving me peace while calming my fears
When I find myself in pain
and I feel like it wont ever get better,
You come rushing to my side and remove that binding fetter
When I feel lost and like I'm walking blind
You remove the cover on my eyes and restore my sight
I am such a mess, Oh Lord
I threw morals out the window and lived by my own accord
I don't expect You to be so understanding,
When I let go of You and walk away
But You always stay
Even when I choose to stray
You're there with open arms
When I cry out Your name
Keeping me safe from harm and loving me the same.
I've been looking for love in all the wrong places
When Yours is there all along
I am so weak, only with You am I strong
I am worth so much more
Than giving myself over to someone elses pleasure
My life, love and heart are all priceless treasures
to be given to someone who loves with a love from above
Not earthly lust that people call love.
Lord, I pray please give me a clean slate
Help me get back to where you want me
I know it's not too late.

So I end with this:
Although I can't fathom
Why You love me or how You even care
I thank You, thank You, thank You
For the love You willingly give and allow me to share.
I'm grateful for Your promise
And for saving me from myself
For loving the whole world and for dying on the cross.

Because without You I'd be lost.
A lost, lonely sheep following the crowd
Giving in to empty promises and living life too proud
Wandering, wandering, wandering
In despair and broken inside
All the while feeling dead
Because only with You am I alive.

Your love has shone its light
And illuminated my path
I feel warmth like sunlight

As forgiveness washes over,

You say to me,
" My child you are free and by this world no longer bound, Rejoice! Oh little lost sheep for you have now been found."



By: Daniela Estrada

I know its been awhile, but New stuff comin soon!if your interested in gettin your works posted shoot me an email! All fine arts welcome! Love, daniela

" Perversion "

Love is patient.
We’ve been together a whole year; isn’t it time we showed our love?
Love is kind.
I don’t mean to hurt you; I just go crazy ‘cause I love you so much.
Love is blind.
He only says those awful things when he gets real stressed.
Love knows when to let go.
Next time you hit me, that’s it; I’ll leave.
Love knows when to say no.
If I ask him not to drink, most of the time he doesn’t; then he’s really nice.
Love one another.
I can’t help who I fall in love with; it’s not my fault I’m already married.
Love is unconditional.
I love the man he is when he’s not abusive.
Love is…

If you love me, you’ll do it.

Love is…

Love…

Is…

?

By: Olivia Samaniego

"America the Lost"

The genius of terror

the power of one

the secure insecurity

the doubt of loyalty

Life isn't fair

Fair isn't what we asked for

Life isn't safe

Safe isn't what we asked for

Life isn't nice

Nice isn't what we asked for

Choice

is what we asked for

is what we are given

is what makes us human

Choice is what makes us fall

Weak

because we won't accept our responsibility

because we won't admit our wrongs

Weak because strength is too

HARD

We have chosen terror

We have chosen power

We have chosen insecurity

We have chosen doubt

What have we chosen?

Terror

Because we feel invincible

Power

Because we fake self-sacrifice

Insecurity

Because we defy safety

Doubt

Because we don’t believe

America the Free

America the Brave

America the Lost.

By: Olivia Samaniego

"Windows to Your Soul"

As a picture can say a thousand words
So do your eyes as they reflect the world

I see in them pain, love, joy and sorrow
And a wonder for what will come
tomorrow

Tears come and fall from the same place
Either from cries of laughter or what fears
you'll face

One thing's for sure, they never tell lies
Emotions appear for whom you love or
despise

They masquerade in colors blue, brown, or
green
But no matter the shade its passion is seen

For the eyes are the windows to your soul
What you thought was hidden wil be open
for all to know.


By: Abraham Reisin

Working on it...

Hey Daniela here,

Just wanted to let you know I haven't forgotten about the blog, I'm actually having problems posting some of the writings up. Some poems have specific structures and blogger keeps changing it so I'm trying to get the poems on here as they were originally meant to be. It's kind of tricky sometimes! But I'll get it! Thanks for reading!

God Bless,

Daniela