Soul In Travail
Soul in Anguish,
Soul in torment,
Soul in delirium,
Soul in pain,
Soul in ecstasy,
Soul in anxiety,
Soul in frustration,
Soul in disdain.
Soul in passion,
Soul in laughter,
Soul in death and
Soul in life.
Soul in penitence,
Soul in reflection,
Soul in love and
Soul in strife.
Oh my soul you
Keep me dancing.
I can never
Dance alone.
I search for my
Soul’s companion.
Who will offer?
Is there one?
Here are now my
Suitors willing.
There is Envy,
Look at Hate,
Bitterness and
Self-Absorption,
Pity looking
For a date.
What of Vengeance
Narcissism,
Self-indulgence
Dressed up fine,
Pride and Guilt with
Sad Depression,
Desperation,
What a line!
I have danced with
Every suitor.
And I’ve wondered
Who is mine.
I don’t want to
Lock into a
Partnership that
Doesn’t shine.
All of these have
Looked attractive.
Yet they weaken
On the spins!
Where is one that
Lasts for ever?
I will only
Look at him.
I need one who
Will not fail me,
Leave me when the
Going’s tough,
One who’s strong and
Knows the dance steps.
Treading on my
Toes is rough!
Something deep
Within me tells me
Suitors there are
More than enough,
I must search the
Highest mountain
For the one whose
Name is Truth.
Mr.Truth will
Undergird my
Weakness, lift
My spirits high.
Warm my coldness,
Light my darkness,
Hold my trust as
He draws nigh.
.
He will lead me
Without falter
To a banquet
Richly spread.
I will follow
Every dance step
Waiting for the
Day we wed.
Then for ever
All those suitors
And their lies will
Disappear.
There will only
Be the glory
Of beloved
Jesus here.
Copyright © Helen Murray | Year Posted 2011
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