You’re here for good now little one
Just in time too, my heart was aching
Remember those who were on your side
Now you have a chance at God and a good life
It didn’t seem like it was going good, but you are a tough little boy
Prayers for you have wrapped around the world
You are full of life, now you can show the rest of the world what I already see
Remember this for me: Jesus is on your side
Nothing is impossible, I see that now
I had a hard time keeping up
But when I looked at your face hope grew little by little

A racehorse held by the restraining gate
I see the prize I strive to win
Excitement, desire to run the race
But only with your consenting grace
Approving these storms within

Uncertain, timid without a clue
I see the prizes yet cannot choose
Indecision, a falter before the day
Waiting for you to lead the way
To show which goal is true

Trusting, stepping out on the edge
Ready now to take the stand
Leaping into the harrowing abyss
Depending on you to protect in this
And save me when I land

Do you walk alone?
Have you no one to stand at your side?
Does no one love like their own?
Is life at the point that you just want to die?
Does no one listen to what you have to say?
Do they care, or believe in you?
Haven’t we all been there?
But is there really no one?
Are you sure you are alone?
For someone greater cares,
For you his greatest joy.
He is always there, no matter where.
He always listens, and believes.
He stands next to you,
Through the worst times.

I wrote this almost two years ago.

(I wrote this after my first vigil outside an abortion clinic, this past Saturday...)

For those wondering where this poem has gone, it is under consideration for publication in Rooted Living magazine until March 2011. I'll update this when I've received the final word.

A clear cool morning
A creation of Glory
Telling the wonder of God

A starlit night
A desert flight
Telling a story of God

A wavy windy sea
A miracle on Galilee
Telling the words of God

A gloom dark in the sky
A cross raised high
Telling the mercy of God

A bright sky morning
A God risen in glory
Telling the hope of God

O wake ye weary sleepers
For Christ has come
O wake ye weary sleepers
For Christ will come again
O wake ye weary sleepers
For Christ has died
And he has risen
And will come again

Lord I feel as if I’m going to cry
And not sure the reason why
Lost, unsure, worried, and frightened
My head is shaking; my heart weakened
I am stumbling over paths unsure
Blind, my eyes are sealed without cure
I can’t see the way ahead of me
Only you can take my hand and lead
For I am deaf, stumbling, and feeble
Lead me, Steady me, Strengthen me
I need your love and guidance
I strive for kindness and gentleness
Save me O Lord for I am greatly lost
Turn my gaze to your saving cross