Song of Silence

 It's been a long while since I blogged. Some asked me why on Twitter. One time a poem came as reply, which I share with my readers.

 

 

Lately, and the reason I've been offline
I've been working through trials at this time
Chronic pain, hard to move from bed
But I still thank God for my daily bread

I can telecommute in my role
But being away does have a toll
After seven years of increased cost
And no raise; my savings are lost

Combined, for a time
Joy was smothered too
That is why I didn't tweet
Or talk to any of you
But I kept praying
God does not leave us alone
Fire is rekindled
Song still inside has a home

There is still pain
Financial trouble too
But Spirit sings inside
So I know what to do

I sing when I am happy
Pray when I am sad
Reach out to others
Who never have had

 

For in my trials
One thing I did learn
Others suffer too
For God they do yearn
But in this world
God seems hard to find
That's why we must be
Compassionate and Kind

For when another struggles
To find God in the stormy woe
God reaches through us
To let His Light and Love show

 Like precious metals
That go through the fire
When we keep eyes on God
Our trials lift us higher

You are right
God shares our tears
And gives Joy
In place of our fears

Little steps we make
In this world wide
God smiles at our efforts
And takes much bigger stride
:D

~ ESA

Lament (Poem)

I heard the news today and with much fuss,
I curse the distance that stands between us.

Can it be true?
What they say about you?
From occasional drink to mind-numbing every night?
My dear friend, that is just not right.

Were I able, I'd be at your home this very night,
Throwing out the liquor and any alcohol in sight!
Think to get more; you wouldn't get far.
I have thrown myself atop someone's car.
But I'd rather damage a friend's car
Than bury that friend ~ by far!

My poor friend, I hope you come to know
I love you dearly and curse the miles so!!!
Acknowledge your struggle and pain I certainly do.
But I can not stay silent knowing what abuse can do.
You've started down that path; I've seen it before.
Job loss, totaled car, illness, death, so much more.
:(

Pain, disgust and despair;
These I know can lead you there.
Please don't let yourself this way be.
I thought you FOUGHT all things from the enemy.

Tell me to shut up, that I don't know anything.
That my words are nonsense; that I can be downright mean!
That I don't have the right to tell you how to live.
I'd rather you'd hate me, than face the alternative.

My dear friend, before I loose you,
Please, please open your eyes!
The unnumbered miles between us
Would not encompass my desperate cries!

-ESA