SOUL AND SANITY

Last trip up the mountain asking why he took my son

I woke up this morning
Heard a whisper in my ear.
Said “Go back up the mountain
Something more you need to hear.”

Looked out the window
At the mountain I did stare
Something then came over me
Got on my knees in prayer

The voice kept on haunting me
Till no longer I could sleep.
Is it my Soul or my Sanity?
The mountain wants to keep?

Is there such a mountain?
Or is it only in my mind?
Seems it keeps on telling me
There something I need to find

Last time He told me
Of all the things He's done,
But I forgot to ask him
Why he took my son?

Was there any reason?
I do so question why.
He is no longer with us.
Why was he the one to die?

Said I should take His hand,
And put my trust in Him.
But I must be honest now
My faith with Him is dim.

Last time on that mountain
His words went right into my heart,
But the more I kept on thinking
It started to tear my heart apart.

I guess He's not the director
Of things that happen every day,
He just watches over us
And lets us go our way.

Why is it so hard for me
To believe in what You say?
That there is a better place
And You will show the way

Did not lose my sanity,
But maybe left my soul.
Only this darn mountain knows
If there’s more stories to unfold.

 

A TARNISHED KNIGHT

Author's Note

ALL COMMENTS WELCOMED

Reviews

[Uc Amalu Jr]

It's a great poem.

[WordShifter]

Aloha Don,
I don't remember reading this before, it's so well written even in your pain. It's so hard to understand why some things happen. I pray for a healing so you can come close to God again. Aloha, Ginger

[brenda]

me too i feel like you here sometimes i wish i could meet him but well he is in our hearts and he protects us ith mysteries still not known beautiful poem !:)

[light and ashes]

A fantastic poem of questions and doubt plaguing someone's mind and making them question their faith.

[Fairy Willow]

So sad. Im sorry for the loss you have endured and still do endure. A beautiful poem. Sometimes there really are no answers. I ask myself daily why my father was taken from us. I wish for you strength and hope. X

[Rene Velez]

a true heart to heart of family loss, and questions that time can only answer...

[Donna Lorenz]

Your gift shows through the pain. Your heart, soft as it seems to be, has a questioning mind behind it. Please continue your quest for answers. This is very beautifully written.

[Raven Starhawk]

The pain you have endured will account for something some day. I know the sting of loss is not so easy to overcome. Sometimes we wonder why things happen and wonder if they really happen for a reason. I suppose we may never know. Your poem is well woven though and a piece I am certain to revisit.

[Kenneth The Poet]

This poem should make me think, as I know your pain somewhat. I am glad to know that you have solace in something. This is one of your best.