Naked Pain

Naked pain – abandoned hope Treasure chest of dreams Put to rest Visions across the forest floor With leaves in hues of amber Scarlet and gold Crunching against Deep, black earth Decomposing Fading into Death Bare, aching sorrow Breathing through my soul In waves of agony Piercing my heart With grief From the Loss Of Peace Rich, brilliant promises Of flowing lights Beaming across The darkness of night In whispers of Intimacy Encouraging A victory For hope Faith Limitless, lasting love Dancing through the Spirit of one who Listens faithfully To the sounds That come from A heart who hears God’s breath In each noun Each verb Every idea The thought That breaks through Fear, doubt, angst To sooth and sweeten The music that plays A melody of faith Sighing gently In soft rhythms Of the heart beating Sensing the longing That caresses With a flow Of love