Before You Call

Help is on the way  my Lord but not today
I know you need a lending hand
there is much here to do and I want to say
your son left his footprints in the sand

mine would have been there, had I been able to walk
but with the weight of the world on my shoulders 
I could barely step on with all that I carried
sacks on my back were crammed  with boulders.

if only I had to carry some stones or pebbles
my journey thru life would of been less of a load
hills to climb and rivers to cross were most rigorous 
many seem to reappear as I traveled that unpaved road

He saw me struggling and sometimes hitting the dust
I waved him by to help others who had more need.   
To fall without endeavors does not show my character of taste
a tired mind and body still has the capability to lead.

Though I did not leave my footprints in the sand
My hands reached out to others who were falling
I ask you Lord to let me stay upon this shore
 to gain strength to leave footprints before your calling.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Proxenos Avatar
May 29, 2019 at 1:45 PM
What a beautiful faithful write - your faith resounds in your every line. Be blessed dear friend, Hugs, Jennifer.
Pederson Avatar
May 30, 2019 at 11:28 AM
warm appreciation for your kind words. may you thrive with your faith
Sands Avatar
May 20, 2019 at 12:51 PM
Great meaningful poem to think about. Well done :)
Pederson Avatar
May 30, 2019 at 11:29 AM
thank you Heidi., you are welcome to to be part of the greatest poetic and prolific writers.
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