A Cry for Rest

Oh Lord, deliver me from these...

Hands that seek to strangle me
Fangs that maul and mangle me
Dragging me down into the earth
I choke on dirt til both lungs burn

I hurt, I churn, like water in a storm
I reach, I plead, desperate for my Lord
I rage, I crave, for a seed of something more
But there’s nothing to be found
when I’m bludgeoned more and more

Kind eyes look down
on me, weary
Eyes I have found
exhume and stir me

And just when I think I’ve lost my heart
He sets me ablaze with breath and spark
and flames in my bones that scorch the dark

I rise, it dies, that fey and familiar face
I cry, I’m blind, as everything conflagrates
My sight, my eyes, all wrapped in golden flame
For my God enthroned above
is ever worthy of eternal praise

So now when they come to me
these beasts in a twilit sea...

Hands that seek to strangle me
And fangs that maul and mangle me
I will tramp them down like mud on my soles;
sunder them apart like glasswork bowls
For salvation has come from the Throne above
descending on me like a blazing tongue
Praise the Lord, my soul, for He has won

Reviews

[barleygirl]

When a writer wants to be convincingly inspirational, it's so much better (in my opinion) to do it thru testimonial. This is the poster child for SHOW ME. This is the most convincing testimonial I've ever read, especially while also having the rhyme & rhythm go snap-crackle-pop! There is so much deep emotional feeling that's pouring from each line, if this doesn't convince someone, I don't know what will. This is so raw & gut-level in expression, yet the word-crafting feels like it's been well-manicured. Another thing I love is how you write as if speaking conversationally, not in some lofty Christian-eeze style. This is top-notch persuasion, in my book! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Dan Cowan]

Wow! Thank you much, I’m glad you enjoyed it! Your review means a lot, it brightened my evening. I haven’t been on here much cause I’ve been so busy I feel like I’m walking round in a burnt out haze and losing my sense of self, but I’ve been meaning to see if you had anything new out. As soon as God brings rest I’ll be sure to stop by

[barleygirl]

Everyone is distracted these days. Don't worry about reciprocating. If you can gather any focus at all, I'd rather you write . . .