Helen, I'M Coming

He calls- seldom I answer They feel stiff. He cries- seldom I console They feel weak. He knocks for entrance Though inside he lives He enters- He observes me smiling I shut him off completely- He’s out I call- he’s always there They smile. I cry- he never turns his back They tear. I enter his world-I never knock He welcomes. I can hear some gossip in delight Others just groan, vexed. The more I see is delight Yet the others, are always in sight I call- I cry- I enter- When I smile, I leave. He calls- waiting for my answer They shiver. He cries-cries for help They perish. He knocks and enters I give no care He stands still staring “I called for you, you never replied Burden lifted, they’re gone. My gloomy 'flats' and 'sharps', Never felt your love, they left. My innocent, smiling 'majors' and 'minors' Never shared your laughter, they left. Good bye my friend, Helen is waiting Please pray for the Keller’s to welcome me home.”