SEASONS / REASONS

SEASONS / REASONS

 

   

He's only a child, not yet thirteen 

But his eyes are the saddest that I've ever seen
 

Lord, help him to find the strength to go on

Fill his lonely heart with your joy and a song

 

It's been said, these are the best years of his life

Not a thought to encourage a soul torn with strife

 

I feel his torment, anger, and pain

Show me dear Lord how to reach him again

 

Help me to listen, even when he won't speak

And assure him that crying won't mean he is weak

 

For tears can release the pain deep inside

Where he is withdrawing  and trying to hide

 

Your Spirit sees through all of his futile disguise

Flow through me sweet Jesus, so he'll recognize

 

Your understanding, acceptance and love

Which is always ordained by our Father above

 

His heart seems so burdened for such a young boy

Revive and renew him, with your grace and joy

 

Give him a vision of the great things in store

As daily you bless him, more and more

 

Open his eyes so he can see

True peace and happiness comes from thee

 

 

Then he will discover in the passing of years

Spiritual growth is often watered with tears

 

And just as the flowers need a sunny season

Shine on him, so he'll see the reason

 

For the tears and the sorrow he's been trying to bear

Increase his compassion, and make him more aware

 

Of others who suffer in their times of growth

Then he can assure them, it takes a balance of both

 

Laughter and tears, or sunshine and rain

To renew a life so it can blossom again

 

And show forth the beauty, compassion and love

Which is merely a reflection of the Lord above

(c)Ellen Hammond

 

Reviews

[Kenny L. Mitchell]

This reminds me of my son. I am humbled by your talent lady. I thank you for sharing it with the world. This is going into my library. God bless!

[Jinx's Heart]

Well written. Very nice religious piece.

[~*~Peace Keeper~*~]

Wow...I really like this one...and how true it is...it really touched my heart... WELL DONE :)

[Anita B Jacques]

How odd, I wrote a poem earlier today, First Memories, a very emotional day for me, When you feel well enough feel check it out. the ups and down in life, we have to adjust, your poem is great, I was waiting for it, thank you my friend. God bless you, and release some of your pain.
A caring friend
Annie

[Wildecat]

This is a beautiful poem, this really reached out and touched my heart. Well done.