My Plea
Dad, its been so long since I’ve seen you smile
but I think I know what helps,
you just need to have faith
and follow these four easy steps,
First, understand you don’t have to do this alone
second, asking for help doesn’t mean you’re not strong,
third, remove your fear and cast your doubts away
fourth, get on your knees, close your eyes and pray,
I looked at my son
who was just as sad as me,
I said I appreciate the advice
but that isn’t what I need,
besides what in the world
could I possible say,
it’s been too long
since I talked to God that way,
He said it doesn’t matter dad
you can start again today,
I looked into his eyes
and saw a deep sadness on his face,
I knew something needed to change
so I asked for God’s grace,
I closed my eyes tightly
and when I saw my wife’s face,
the words started to flow
from a long-forgotten place,
Heavenly father
I don’t know what to say,
I’m so sad and lonely
ever since she passed away,
I don’t know what to do anymore
or how I should proceed,
so I’m going to trust in you
to show me what I need,
I want to let go of this sadness
which has been a burden to me,
and follow your guidance
anywhere it leads,
I need the strength and wisdom
to help us carry through,
but that can’t come from
me so I’m calling on you,
to do what only my father in heaven
has the power to do,
I opened my eyes
and saw my son smile,
and there was a happiness
I hadn’t seen in a while,
I pulled him in tight
and began the prayer again,
and I could feel a change take over
as we both said, Amen.
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