Lament of My Life
I was talking about Christmas one day
The season was just a few months away
My dear friend said, 'Christmas is drawing near
So now, what have you achieved in the year?'
I pondered o'er that question for a while
Memories brought, upon my face, a sad smile
The little I had achieved with my hands
Were but vain castles built on sinking sand
I had dreams I worked hard to actualise
Alas! Disappointments made me realise
My pursuit of happiness was misplaced
In goals that trapped me in a futile race
I was looking for someone I could share
My fears with; one who would always be there
To wipe away my tears and hold my hand
To lift me up when I could not stand
My quest for that someone led to despair
Heavy was the burden I had to bear
For my past haunted me with sleepless nights
I felt like I was losing in the fight
Despair and depression wrought hopelessness
I wanted to escape from the darkness
That bound me with its merciless fetters
Death looked good; life did not seem to matter
I made a thorough plan to end my life
To leave this fallen world of pain and strife
My affairs were set in proper order
My time for suicide was drawing closer
But God intervened and saved me from death
The Lord kept me from drawing my last breath
He worked through my friends and family
His love shone through their actions so clearly
The bitter years of hardship have turned sweet
I realised that in Christ I am complete
In all my shame, He has accepted me
A sinner saved by grace, I am now free
I have accomplished nothing on my own
I have found my worth in God's grace alone
His grace is more than sufficient for me
To live this life for His praise and glory
Copyright © Joanne Liaw | Year Posted 2016
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