I feel the light begin to wane
Darkness knocks at my door
An old acquaintance
Wanting to pay me a visit
.
The last time you were here
You crushed all my joy
Took away any laughter
Pulled the shades on the light
.
Tears well up inside of me
Hopelessness seeps in
My body aches with pain
As I struggle to move
.
A river of sorrow flows
From deep within my soul
Drowning out all emotion
Numbing my senses
.
With my last ounce of energy
I fight back against the dark
Press as hard as I can
To keep the light within me
.
I cry out to the Lord God
“Please give me the strength!”
I hear him gently whisper
“I am your strength.”
.
I feel God’s peace wash over me
Though I am encircled by dark
The light within glows bright
Emptiness filled with God’s joy
.
“The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. The Lord protects the unwary; when I was brought low, he saved me. Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you. For you, Lord, have delivered me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.” – Psalm 116:5-8
© 2019 CGThelen
Beautiful.
Thanks for your comment. May God continue to strengthen you.
Praise God for his love and grace.
2 Cor 12.10 Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, and difficulties for Christ; for when I might be weak, then I am strong.
I’m not at the point of “take pleasure in weaknesses,…” yet, but I know from Whom my joy springeth!
Thank you for this beautiful poem.
Your words are so true. I don’t know how folks live without the Lord.