In the dark, the stillness seems unbearably loud,
I try to watch the tv, but can’t even bear the sound.
The silence speaks of hurts and of pains I’ve long just left unspoken,
The tears flow out in rivers, while my heart’s in pieces, broken.
All at once, a burning need, in my chest begins,
I remember, long ago, a deep contentment and a friend.
All else has failed, what can it hurt, I’m sitting on the brink,
I close my eyes, and clear my mind, and then begin to think.
What do I say? I wonder, in my head all to myself,
Then remember that old book, Long forgotten on the shelf.
I wouldn’t know where to begin to look, and am too broken to even try,
So I curl up tight upon myself and continue to just cry.
Aloud or in my head, I’m still not even sure,
I say Please help me Jesus! And can’t say anything more.
A sudden peace comes over me, a gentle quiet fills my mind,
I feel my friend is with me here, saying not to look behind.
I give it all to you my Lord, and I’m sorry for it all,
I don’t know how to do this, so please help me lest I fall.
Forgive for the mess I’ve made, and thank you for your goodness,
I know with you I’ll be okay, walking in forgiveness.
Help me keep this peace I feel, to learn to walk your way.
I never want to lose this, and I don’t know how to stay.
Teach me to hear your voice again, to read and learn your word,
Thank you for your presence and for telling me I’m heard.
I feel a spark of hope begin, I’ve not felt within for ages,
A joy blooms in my chest and I’m thankful for these stages.
The darkness holds no fear or pain, as I drift to sleep at last,
Talking to my friend in prayer, looking forward not at the past.
~Delanie Darling
I hope this poem blesses you! It's a sort of reflection of a point in time in my walk with Jesus, long ago, that was a turning point for me.
