The Search
My world is collapsing in on me.
Each piece of debris buries me deeper in my own despair.
Darkness surrounds me.
No glimpse of light can pierce the destruction of my world.
Tortured by the weight of debris entrapping me.
My body weakens as each breath shallows…
Hope has diminished as my body struggles for each breath.
No one even knows that I am here.
A faint sound almost escaped unnoticed.
But it captured my attention.
Again I heard it.
Each moment I grew louder.
With each sound , the crushing weight that entrapped me lightened.
A flicker of light, barely noticeable at first,
cast the darkness into the abyss.
As each piece of broken world was removed,
Life’s breath reentered my dying soul.
A gentle voice called to me.
I stretched out my crippled hand.
A slight murmur escaped my lips,
As a sweet lullaby was whispered in my ear.
My eyes closed as I was lifted out of the chaos.
The destruction of my world left my body bruised, broken and covered with ashes
of despair.
The ashes that covered my body was washed away.
Each part of my broken body was tended to with gentle care.
My body was nourished with the finest foods.
And my thirst was always quenched.
As I looked upon my “Savior”,
He smiled at me and took my hand.
“My child” He spoke lovingly.
“ I have traveled from afar searching for you.”
“What is your name?” I muttered in amazement.
“I AM THE KING.”
Many thoughts raced through my mind.
“A King, himself rescued me?” I questioned.
He looked at me with such great love.
“Yes my child, I love you and gave my life for you.
Live with me in eternity.”
Copyright © Terri Pardini | Year Posted 2006
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