Just Friends

Just Friends

Right now I'm fed up
With guys, all shapes and sizes
They are completely clueless
Not-a-one of them realizes

There are beautiful girls
Some are far, yet so many are near
With qualities that are priceless
Except guys only see their own fear

They just want to be friends with girls
They're too scared to commit
They think they have to have it all together
But that you'll never hear them admit

I'm disgusted by their carelessness
Their lack of interest in who I am
They hardly ever notice me
If they do they must think I'm bland

Sure let's just be friends
And see how well that works
I'm sure I'll do all I can for that to be
But you'll just ignore me and my quarks

Right now I'm fed up with guys
The single ones indeed
They all seem to be the same
If they only knew what they need

©Alisha Gilbert
Nov. '09

The Things I've Learned

The Things I've Learned

The Lord knows your heart.
It doesn't always matter.
Just because someone doesn't believe
doesn't mean it's not true.
Don't analyze things too much.
Sometimes things just happen.
He's probably just being friendly.
It's a small world.
The Lord knows where He needs us.
People come into our lives for a purpose.
We come into people’s lives for a purpose.
You never know what could happen.
Miracles do come to pass.
It doesn't help to be negative.
Smiling always feels better.
Don't jump to conclusions.
Laughter is the best medicine.
Scriptures always uplift.
You do make a difference.
The Lord keeps His promises.
Love can be found in small things.
The Lord has a plan for me.
It's best to trust the Lord.
A smile can change a life.
God will never forget us!
The Lord is ALWAYS there.
It's okay to cry.
Sometimes it's hard.
The Atonement does work.
It's difficult, but you can make it.
Jesus Christ lives again!

©Alisha Gilbert

Dating 101

Dating 101

Dating can be such a pain
It feels like such a waste of time
I find myself being interviewed
Just to be declined

I think I've got it made
Until the final question
And then I realize how I've failed
To make the right impression

Dating is overrated
I don't find it to be much fun
With questions like, “Have you ever,” or “Do you like?”
Leave me feeling pretty dumb

I feel like there's a checklist
And I never make the cut
I'm just not what he's looking for
He says I'm fun and nice, but. . .

I'm more than just a yes or no
I have qualities deep within
They can't be known by simple questions
Oh wow, where do I begin?

If I didn't feel so much pressure
To answer his questions right
Dating could be more fun
And I wouldn't put up a fight


©Alisha Gilbert
Nov. '09

To Let Go

To Let Go

My heart holds so much hurt
And things I deem unfair
I ask the Savior for relief
For my soul is in despair

My spirit has grown weary
And it’s hard to move ahead
Will the Savior take the pain away
So my tears of sorrow no longer shed?

The pain can’t be taken away
Unless I freely let it go
My grip has been too tight
Thus relief He can’t fully bestow

He wants to take my burdens away
But I’ve held onto them too tight
How can He possibly bring relief
When I’ve always put up a fight?

That’s why I need to trust
My plea’s for relief are not unknown
And the painful path I walk
Won’t have to be tread alone

So when I find I’m gripping tight
While asking for relief
I know I must let go
For my pain to be brief


©Alisha Gilbert
November ‘09

Marriage: Ordained of God

Marriage: Ordained of God

Marriage is ordained of God
A beautiful thing indeed
Satan tries with all his might-
God’s children to mislead

He stirs the hearts of men
To question if it’s right
To marry someone for eternity
Fear becomes a constant fight

Men begin to be afraid
To commit to the one they love
Thus Satan has the power
And they forget the One above

Men should have the courage
To obey the Master’s plan
To heed the Spirit that guides them
Finding faith in God’s hand

Satan wants the fear to commit
To hinder what men will do
To keep them from getting married
Or finding someone to pursue

Marriage is ordained of God
A beautiful thing indeed
Men, take courage in your faith
And the Lord will help you succeed

©Alisha Gilbert
Oct. 2009

I Am Someone without a Man

I Am Someone without a Man

I don’t need a man
To set me apart
Or to tell me I’m special
And that’s just a start

I don’t need a man
To confirm I am dear
Or his hand to hold onto
For my worth to appear

I don’t need a man
To prove I have appeal
Nor a diamond ring
To seal the deal

I don’t need a man
For the world to see
That I’m irreplaceable
And as precious as can be

©Alisha Gilbert
Oct. ‘09

Minor Mistakes, Major Worries

Minor Mistakes, Major Worries

I am not perfect
This is no surprise
I make many mistakes
There is no disguise

I am my own worst enemy
I notice every defect
I worry relentlessly
About faults I detect

I make silly mistakes
That others forget
But my mind replays them
Thus making me fret

I sometimes wonder
If there is a shut-off switch
For this worrying mind of mine
Perhaps it is some kind of glitch

I’ve got to look past
The thoughtless acts of mine
And find forgiveness for myself
And know things will be just fine

©Alisha Gilbert
Oct. ‘09

He Weeps With Me

He Weeps With Me

I kneel on bended knee
With wounds I cannot mend
I tell Him of my sorrow
He is my dearest friend

When I tell Him of my hurt
And deepest lonely fears
I remember that my Savior
Can wipe away my tears

When I weep in anguish
I know He weeps as well
He feels the agony of my soul
There are no words to tell

There is no hurt He has not felt
No ache unknown to Him
He knows all about loneliness
And broken hearts so grim

When I kneel on bended knee
With wounds I cannot mend
I know the Savior is with me
With love that has no end

©Alisha Gilbert
September ‘09

Greatly Blessed

Greatly Blessed

The Lord is mindful of me
No matter how it seems
I recognize His blessings
My plea’s He redeems

The Lord is so good to me
He blesses me indeed
I’m always taken care of
He’s aware of my need

I’m so very thankful
For the things I’ve obtained
I know they come from His hand
Deep gratitude I have gained


©Alisha Gilbert
September ‘09

Be Believing

Be Believing

The Lord does not give up on me
I should not give up on Him
He has a perfect plan for me
With a future far from grim

He pleads for me to be patient
And rely upon His will
I sometimes have my doubts
But He believes in me still

The Lord wants me to “be believing”
And always trust His ways
If I try and do my best
My efforts He will praise

He wants me not to give up
On His intricate timing for me
He has such infinite wisdom
That my mortal eye can’t always see

I cannot give up on the Lord
He will never give up on me
His plan for me is perfect
Of that I guarantee


©Alisha Gilbert
September ‘09

When I Fall In Love

When I Fall In Love

When I fall in love
It will be forever
I’ll be his and he’ll be mine
And we will stay together

When I fall in love
There’ll be no doubts
No in and out of love
Or any talk of getting out

When I fall in love
It won’t always be a fairy tale
But we will love each other
And compassion will prevail

When I fall in love
There’ll be no talk of divorce
Our love will be eternal
And it will stay on course

When I fall in love
It will be forever
I’ll be his and he’ll be mine
And we will stay together


©Alisha Gilbert
September ‘09

To Be Made Smooth

When you find you can’t get through
Because the journey is just too tough
Remember He has enough power
To smooth the places that are rough

When life shows its rocky terrains
Where it’s hard to make it through
The Lord can cause the rough places
To eventually be made smooth

When you suffer unbearable things
That only the Lord comprehends
Put all your trust in Him
And He can make amends

When you can’t seem to move forward
And you feel you’ve reached your end
Know that Jesus Christ will help you
With all of His love to lend

By the power of His words
All the afflicted were soothed
So too can His words cause rough places
To finally be made smooth

©Alisha Gilbert
July ‘09

Into the Eyes of Eternity

Into the Eyes of Eternity

I enter the sacred walls
With a tender, grateful heart
I seek for the love of Jesus
His grace may He impart.

I partake of the powerful spirit
And listen with a searching soul
The Lord’s blessings are ever evident
His eternal love will forever flow

I feel the real me unfurl
With loveliness ever-so-bright
I sit in reverenced awe
Astonished by this glorious sight

Oh how I feel so near
To the One’s who created me
I feel like the eternal being
That they intended me to be

As I enter the temple walls
With a tender, grateful heart
I wait to see that special me
Heavenly Father seems to impart.

© Alisha Gilbert
January 2009

He Yearns to Bestow

He Yearns to Bestow

There are many desires of my heart
That cannot be granted at this time
But I know He yearns to bestow
Those blessings that are to be mine

I have confidence that I will receive
The future gifts He has in store
And though I crave for those right now
I know He yearns to bestow

The beautiful plan He has for me
Is presented to me bit by bit
But I know He yearns to bestow
Everything in His plan, even every whit

It’s time to align my will with His
And for a spell let my desires go
I’ll put my trust in Him all the way
For I know He yearns to bestow

© Alisha Gilbert ‘08

Whisperings

Whisperings

He who loves me most

Whispers words so kind

But the father of all lies

Begins to fill my mind

"You can't do that,"

"Don't even try"

"You're not worth the effort"

Are some lies that pass me by

Why is it so easy to listen

To the father of all sardonic lies

When the Father of love and truth

Is far more thoughtful and wise

His gentle, compassionate whispers

Will most certainly see me through

As I listen to the benevolent Holy Spirit

Whose words will always ring true

So the next time I begin to hear

The lies Satan throws my way

I will replace the deceit with trust

And believe all that my Father will say

©Alisha Gilbert

February '09

Beauty

Beauty

You may think you know what it is-
Though others may not agree

They say, “You’re pretty or you’re not.”
But it doesn’t matter what they see.

Who can say what the word really means?
People view things so differently.
Others have their own meaning of the word-
Never determine “what you are,” accordingly.

There are no conditions-
There is no, “either you are or you’re not.”
Each one holds beauty deep inside-
This is far better than being “hot”

It cannot even be measured by your looks-
Whether you are skinny or you’re fat.
They are all irrelevant terms
Because beauty is far better than that!

Those who think they know just what it is
Have been blinded by the world
They see you by their definition of the word
And fail to see the amazing you unfurled.

All that matters is that you know-
You have beauty in and out!
They may say, “You are or you’re not.”
But I say you are without a single, solitary doubt!

©Alisha Gilbert

Sept. ‘08

Simple Expresson

Simple Expression

What is this thing that takes over my face?

It starts from one end and fills up the space

Its presence can provide healing

I cannot help but notice this feeling

What is this thing that symbolizes joy?

A beautiful thing Satan tries to destroy

What is this thing that takes over my face?

It starts from one end and fills up the space

It’s presented to others and comes from them too

It’s bright and wonderful and makes the soul new

What is this thing that is very worthwhile?

It’s something I adore - I call it a smile

©Alisha Gilbert

March ‘08

Deeply Rooted

Deeply Rooted
Gospel truths I hold so dear
Can never be swept away
Not any vain attempt
Will convince me to stray

The truths can be twisted and masked
And made to sound so real
They can be painted with colors so bright
And wrapped with great appeal

The Devil takes the Gospel truths
And turns them into lies
But only does so by a few degrees
Thus, our conviction slowly dies

Hold firm to the truths from God
The Spirit has witnessed to your heart
They're correct and without flaw
And have been from the start

The truths I have deeply rooted
Can never be swept away
Not any vain attempt
Will ever convince me to stray


©Alisha Gilbert
October 2008

To Sacrifice

To Sacrifice

The Lord needs me to sacrifice

The things I desire most of all

To do the will

He has set for me

Expecting me to help others walk tall

If I had had my own way

I would not be where I am

I would not have grown the same

I would have altered His great plan

I go forth with courage and faith

Trusting in His never failing love

He knows my heart and deep desires

I'll rely on He who is above.

To sacrifice my deep desires

Is a great and trying test

But the Lord cannot forget me-

For He knows what is best!

Sacrifice! Sacrifice!

That's all I need to do

I sacrifice my will for His

And have faith He'll see me through

©Alisha Gilbert

April '08

If The Garden Could Speak

If The Garden Could Speak

Would we want to hear

If the Garden could speak?

Would we listen intently

Though the words may be bleak?

Did the trees feel His pain

As He bled from every pore?

Could they tell us how they felt

As they observed the pain He bore?

What did the grass sense

As the blood touched it's blades?

Did it yearn to soak it up

Or did it feel sore afraid?

Did all within the Garden

Hear the words He prayed?

Could they all be a witness

To the plan He obeyed?

If the Garden could speak

Of the night in Gethsemane

Would the words be so strong

They would bring us to our knees?

If the Garden could speak

It'd say wondrous things.

It'd tell the magnitude of His mercy

And what His sacrifice brings.

©Alisha Gilbert

April '08

I Want to Be....

I Want To Be….

I want to be…the girl to show him how important he is-

To show him what an amazing person he is.

I want to be…the one that loves him with all my heart.

I want what's important to him-To be important to me.

I want to be….the one who helps him see his divine potential-

Who helps him see who he really is- the person the Lord sees.

I want to be…the one who lends him confidence-

Because of how much I'd love him.

I want to be…the girl who is loving, and caring and thoughtful and kind-

The one whom he can confide in and know I am there for him always & forever.

I want to be…the one whom he feels safe with-

The girl he'd be able to let go of his inhibitions with.

I want to be…one that would show I'd love him for who he is.

I want to be…the girl that holds him in my arms to show affection and love.

I want to be…the girl that puts a smile on his face when he thinks of me.

I want to be…the girl who makes him feel loved and important.

I want to be…the one to speak kind words and perform thoughtful deeds.

I want to be….the girl of his dreams.

©Alisha Gilbert

September '08

He Perfectly Knows

He Perfectly Knows

I sat contemplating Him

And the Spirit took me there

I thought of His deep devotion

And all the pain He had to bear

What was He thinking of

That night in Gethsemane

He focused on nothing else

Save only you and me

Jesus Christ knows

He’s truly been there

He’s there to succor you

With deep and infinite care

He perfectly knows the sting

He’s painfully aware

Of your hurt deep inside

That’s why He’s always there

When He bled from every pore

You didn’t briefly pass His mind

He focused on each individual intently

And He did this for all mankind

The Atonement of Jesus Christ

Is powerful and real

It’s not only for repentance

But it can strengthen and heal

©Alisha Gilbert

April ‘09

His Arms Are Stretched Out Still

His Arms Are Stretched Out Still

If you ever wonder if you’re too far off the path

Or you doubt His love is there for you to feel

Just remember these simple words:

“His arms are stretched out still”

If you seem to question if He is ever near

Or if the gap between is far too wide to fill

Don’t forget these gentle words:

“His arms are stretched out still”

If you’re trapped in the lies of Satan

Or have lost sight of all you’re here to fulfill

I hope you’ll remember this blessed truth:

“His arms are stretched out still”

There is not a single one who is too far gone

No soul so empty that His love cannot fill

He is forever in front of you

With His arms stretched out still

©Alisha Gilbert

April ‘09

Oh the Wisdom and the Love

Oh the Wisdom and the Love

Oh the wisdom and the love

Of our Father up above

His infinite, eternal eyeIs what my life is guided by

He knows what lies ahead

That’s why His Son’s blood was shed

He holds my life gently in His hands

I know I can let go of all my plans

His wisdom blesses me indeed

When I look to Him, I am freed

Because of His love for me

I’m lead to places I need to be

Times can be difficult to endure

But He is with me, of that I am sure

Oh the wisdom and the love

Of our Father up above

-Alisha Gilbert

March ‘09

Thy Will, Oh Lord

Thy Will, Oh Lord

I’ve gone a long time

With many righteous desires

Some have been fulfilled

And some still remain

It’s not always been easy

To go forward with faith

Keeping a hopeful heart

Because some desires remain

Focusing on the Savior

Is what I’ve learned to do

And when that focus is lost

I center my thoughts on Him again

I got sick of worrying

And having a lack of faith

I made my mind up for good

Thus, I finally let go I sacrificed my will

And laid it upon the altar

I told the Lord I was done

Now I want His will

Alisha Gilbert

March ‘09