Dead End?

End of the road? It’s a big sky. Don’t let a yellow sign deceive you from the unknown beyond that’s just within reach of profound eyes. Barriers and brick walls can be breached with patient perseverance. And even though the days may be stuck with one another and without mercy a small seed of faith can overcome the tribulation. You may ask the question why it has to be so hard and still I, myself, cannot find the answer. All I know is that some days are better than others even though most days are bad. All you can do is just plug along and pray for a lifeline to guide you home.

© 2008 Cordell J. Larkin

What’s Next?

As I draw upon the past I find myself suffering, fearful of the future. A deck of cards has dealt me a hand that I can no longer wager on. Solace is nowhere to be had and I am hungry for happiness so that I may finally move on past the obstacles that I have tripped over numerous times. This will all make sense in the morning but I’m beginning to doubt despite my patient nature. I’m afraid that the sunrise will end my existence and my dust will settle without having tasted the sweetness and fullness of spirit. The road leads to where it’s at but where is that?

© 2008 Cordell J. Larkin

Salvation

A state of turmoil I find myself in as the lightning crashes down around me. The thunderous cloud keeps hovering and for the life of me I cannot find escape or even a small measure of peace. Frustration has burst the levee and I am flooded with incomprehensible uncertainty. I find myself drawing the sky but I’m drawing blanks and I can’t even bring myself to tears. Desperately I seek comfort but I feel marooned as waves keep thrashing at my feet. I plead for rescue from this deserted island once again but I only ask for direction to guide me. Please, no more depressions on the horizon as I follow the sun. Walk with me once more.

Finding You

Many mansions and many rooms have I wandered but still I haven’t found you. Lurking in hallways, abandoned, without windows of penetrating light, losing sight and forgetting the way, finding myself trapped. And from all of this erosion I have lacked the faith to come forward and face the day. But today, the sun is shining and it spreads like wildfire throughout a vacant bosom and finally a slight peace and calm overcomes my fear. My knees buckle and bend from the burden and the pressure and I find myself alone in supplication. I no longer have to travel this tired road alone, no longer am I on my own. I have you and that is all that matters.

Looking For a Miracle

It’s midnight and the wind whispers politely to the trembling lights above and I sacrifice each and every breath with humble heart and cry for absolution. Compassionate hands left me long ago and I desperately beg for their gentle touch once more. I have stepped to the very edge of my universe carried by dreams that no longer support me and I am weary. Even though the destination is clear I am without direction and for the first time I am scared and without reassuring comfort. I’m reaching out beyond my realm, looking for a miracle. God, I need you close tonight.