Shelter From Above

People who are looking for their refuge, their rock!

Canopy of sorrows,

like thick fog overpowers my soul.

I'm like a lion,

lurking, ready to attack.

Angry all the time.

Is there shelter from despair?

 

Pavilion of darkness,

like the dead of night surrounds my body.

Calamity, disaster, misfortune.

Is there shelter from distress?

 

The foundation of my life is crumbling,

falling in pieces around me.

I need directions, a map.

My compass is broken like my heart.

Is there shelter from pain?

 

I close my eyes,

mumbling a prayer.

A bright light glowing from above gives me strength.

I feel peace, warmth, comfort.

Is there shelter from the world?

 

Where?

GOD

Author's Note

Something I felt lead to write. Maybe someone needs to hear it. I know I find peace with him, although life is hard it's easier with him on your side. Tell me if it's good, bad, or how you feel about it!

Reviews

[Brad]

the big man (if there is one) only causes me more desperation and hopelessness than anything...
i'm glad you find solace in him. at least he gives a crap about someone out there

[iamcarolfierce]

I agree with you,life is really hard but it'll be easier and happier to live if you have GOD with yous side. This is a very enlightening poem. I am reading this early in the morning and it had made me felt good inside. A good way to start my day. :) Thank you for creating this piece.

[?]

Love this, yes there is great peace and shelter with God.
I agree very much with SpokenWord.
Even the strong are found to be weak sometimes and in need.
Thanks so much for sharing and reminding me to that peace is within.

[Goodbye]

What a lovely prayer of a poem! The spiritual peacefulness is infused in each line.

[Coyote Poetry]

A strong and positive poem. Most Soldiers find God when times are hard. It is sad we need to be in a bad position to seek help. A good ending to a excellent poem. Thank you.
Coyote

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

truly powerful and captivating~

[closed]

Very alive this poem, like a heart beat pounding every second. Big bold letters help bring it even more to life,and what could be more true, than God's love?

[jazmin]

it was wonderful!!! gosh im boring i mean amazing!!!! it was beautiful:)

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

Hard hitting work!

[Daniel Soloye]

amazing truely amazing loved it