Fear in the Gate
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Written on June 29,2025
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it’s the groaning, spoken
a feeling, bleeding, bruising
remembering the broken
silence in the heart who’s losing
it’s the story, unfolding
dark as a shadow, stolen
by the ghostly, scolding
even my breath is swollen
it’s the distance between hope
and the futility of grave doubting
oh, if only I knew how to cope
how my soul is shouting!
it’s the color, gray and bleak
too weary for salty tears I weep
a godforsaken place within, so weak
feelings this alive never come cheap
it’s the still of a quiet dawn
birds are chirping, so very calm
how is it, grief-stricken, I feel more like a pawn
than one who finds solace in the psalm
it’s the river bursting with grief
revealing revulsions, blinded by panic
gossamer stories will bring no relief
everywhere the skies look dark and manic
it’s the moment when I feel cursed
by the illness, growing dread and gloom
this endless shock – I’ve gone in headfirst
without hearing the One who arose from the tomb…
it’s His light, His gentling, His grace
that frees my soul so I know I can wait
beyond the fear that’s silenced by His embrace
I know that His love will surely resonate
Within my spirit, where I feel the flow
blessing away the fear that vexes my soul,
there is a glorious light that helps me to grow
despite the worries that cannot make me whole
Within my spirit, where love is gently noted
there is a part of me that praises Him for gifts
beyond what I can explain – I am so devoted
to this loving God whose kindness gently lifts.
it’s not that my fears are erased, but they’re moved
from the shadows of doubt and confusion,
to the background, without sound, where He proved
love is stronger than any fear or disillusion!
Copyright © Regina Mcintosh | Year Posted 2025
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