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Invisible Eyes

Her life became a wilderness For not being a symbol of barrenness Therefore, she walked through vast wilderness That echoed lifeless barrenness Mortal tongue that once did approve ‘Build my family’ now did disapprove Abraham although displeased couldn’t reprove What Sarah his mistress already did approve “Water! I want water!” Cried Hagar’s son Truly this situation carries no fun Nothing remained of the water and bun Hagar and Ismael encountered death under sun She left her son to cry on the ground Lifting her voice she turned around None to weep with her was found God’s help felt there was so profound Like Hagar, are you a single parent? Struggling in this earth a temporary tent Desperately fighting your emotions to vent Look at the ‘Invisible Comforter’ God has sent Like Abraham, are you a worried parent? Separation of your children cannot prevent With unspeakable emotions to vent Look at the ‘Invisible Comforter’ God has sent Whoever or whatever state you may be The eyes of the Lord run to and fro to see Waiting to hear your cry to set you free If wilderness turns a watered garden – there is HE

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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