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Topic: CLEAR AS MUD( 07/18/19)
TITLE:
Something I Cannot See | Writing Challenge By Betty Castleberry 07/24/19 |
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Lost in a tide of confusion
Dancing, churning, burning thoughts
Is it only illusion?
Darkness and shadows surrounding me
Hope seems to be fading away
Lurking, swirling perilous doom
How can I keep it at bay?
An ache so deep I’m breathless and faint
Yet unsure how to relieve it
Yearning, reaching for the prize
If only I could receive it
Flickering candles, pretty stained glass
And carved ivory angel wings
Lilting, pulsing, swaying tunes
Is the answer among these things?
Laughter and riches, honey and wine
But my soul isn’t satisfied
Sparkling, shining earthly things
The best this world can provide
Wandering through a cavern so deep
Wondering what must lie ahead
Twisting, turning, stumbling on
Knowing my soul must be fed
Words of a pastor comforting me
But I must find truth on my own
Wishing, weeping salty tears
I’ve never felt so alone
Peering into a crumbling abyss
The puzzle continues to grow
Stretching, grasping, spinning out
Clouds within so freely flow
A journey to nowhere ever so long
Heavy burden, heartbreak abound
Groaning, weighing on my mind
The key yet not to be found
Falling on shaking knees in despair
I give up my life and my soul
Trembling, trusting, finally near
Just ahead the precious goal
His arms stretched out wide He welcomes me
The ending so finally clear
Loving, trusting only Him
I now have nothing to fear
The mystery solved and all fear calmed
My worried spirit now stilled
Resting, knowing I am saved
Jesus’ promises fulfilled!
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