Show Me Where

Parts of this have been with me (on my mind and in my spirit) for a while.

07/07/12

 

I once found a river

I thought might bring me strength

I sought for it to feed me

Both above and underneath

 

I dug down deep

But my findings were obscure

No matter how I bled

Or the weather I endured

 

But of all that I discovered

I'll share just what I found

As I stumble in the darkness

To my bed here on the ground

 

I've found there is no high

Like hearing God in my own voice

And singing in the rain

As if I have no choice

Now you may reach to touch me

But only if you dare

If my home is not in Kansas,

Jesus show me where

 

I am open to Your song

It reverberates in my skin,

But how to make it from without

As You've made it from within?

 

Alone I have no way

And am unsure what to do

Other than honor myself

In honoring You

 

I've found there is no high

Like hearing God in my own voice

And singing in the rain

As if I have no choice

Now you may reach to touch me

But only if you dare

If my home is not in Kansas,

Jesus show me where

 

You have humbled me

Lord I am humbled

Please show me the way

Before I crumble

 

Into the muttering shudder of my utter humanness

Perfect in my weakness, in Your image,

Both got me here!

I know that both got me here!

 

I've found there is no high

Like hearing God in my own voice

And singing in the rain

As if I have no choice

Now you may reach to touch me

But only if you dare

If my home is not in Kansas,

Jesus show me where

 

If my home is not in Kansas,

Jesus show me where

 

 

Author's Note

I wrote this song today. Criticism welcomed. The photograph is by me also. Thanks.

Reviews

[Androglossia]

The choice of words are typical but the thought is deep and very touching. It is more like a plea than a simple prayer.

If my home is not in Kansas,
Jesus show me where

I love these lines. I wish I could hear you sing it with your guitar:) Well done Mel..

[Melobldnfr]

Awe...thank you! Xo! I would play it for you too. ;-)

[kublakhan27]

I just noticed out of the corner of my eye that this was posted on my birthday LOL I find that fitting on a personal level though cuz this one really resonates with me...you really said it here...definitely one of my favourites from what I've read so far :)

[Melobldnfr]

Happy belated Birthday! And thank you for your compliments. Glad to be able to share.

[kublakhan27]

Thank you :D and my pleasure^^

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I think this is beautiful, my friend!!!

[Melobldnfr]

:-)

[Lily Mae]

I love this..the beauty and heart is so bold.. Being connected to the place called home keeps us grounded and sane in a crazy world..xo You penned this well..

[Melobldnfr]

Interesting, the word "bold", because if I could, I would make this an operatic piece. It's how I hear it in my head, but I only play guitar, so... Thanks so much!

[Lily Mae]

Your welcome.. xo

[Layla J Omorose]

I enjoyed this poem. It was very touching and i enjoyed these lines: "I've found there is no high
Like hearing God in my own voice
And singing in the rain"

Great lines and my favorite of the poem. Good work

[Melobldnfr]

Thank you.