Casting My Cares

Peering down the many years, Scorning at the countless tears. This itch in my soul Is screaming to come out. This bitterness digs me in a hole Drowning in a sea of doubt. My demons rage within me Pulling me back to the child I used to be. I thirst to win the race, My heart yeans to see Your face. But my strength fails and I can’t move farther. I fear I’m only treading water. I can’t shake the restlessness in my soul And the many sleepless nights begin to take its toll. I stand defeated as my own enemy, As if all I was taught is but a faint memory. And the salt in my wounds burns more and more The only way out is to give up all I’m fighting for. Empty myself of all selfish ambition And open myself to quiet submission. The burden is heavy, but it’s not mine to bare, Laying down pain for a grace so unfair. As I cast my cares to the only One who can heal Peace fills in what I feel.