Why

Why do I feel abandoned, Oh Lord
Why is it that I cry in my sleep
Why doesn’t my life move forward, Oh Lord
Why is it that I only have sad memories to keep

Why do my eyes only see darkness, Oh Lord
Why is my heart bruised and soul bloodied
Why does the world turn away at my sight, Oh Lord
Why behind this hard exterior is lying a whimpering child

Why won’t a mother sing a lullaby to me, Oh Lord
Why is there only the stench of powder in my world
Why would you keep me alive, Oh Lord
Why can’t you lay me to rest inside an endless void.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 10/4/2010 11:05:00 AM
From what I am reading this morning it looks as if everyone found some inspiration to write this weekend. Thank you for sharing your excellent poetry with us today Manoj. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/4/2010 5:13:00 AM
so destitute...so sad and hollow... what would make it better? Rock a bye and good night la la la la la da da da da do do!
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Date: 10/4/2010 5:11:00 AM
Good positive queries to God nice write on faith, Manoj
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Date: 10/4/2010 3:10:00 AM
WOW your poem prayer held me transfixed. It seems you have captured my thoughts on paper. An excellent but scary write for me.
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