Part I (me speaking)
I want to listen
I want to hear
Our song, our love affair
The taste of grace on the leaves and within the air
All those thoughts You have going on up there.
I am home free
A delicate rescue You have allowed
You say there’s more to this journey
Just rest and enjoy now
Part II (from God)
Don’t lose heart
Over past miseries and shortcomings
I’m here with you
I was there always and still giving.
Look ahead
See the rivers and the trees
New branches
Flowers and soothing melodies
I gave you this talent
This art from your Creator
Run with it
No need to wait a day later
I have not forgotten you
Your pain stays with me each moment
I experienced it all
Each laughter and torment
Do you hear Me this second?
Or who is it that is speaking?
Run with Me
Your defense shield is leaking!
Part III (me speaking)
The great bliss
And wonderful sight
The expression on my face
As day turns to night
My fears come back
Arrogant and headstrong
They’ve won so many skirmishes before
Their faces carry no fear at all
I notice the polished armor
The many notches on their belts
They seem so invincible
So brilliant, my pride just melts
The army’s too great
The monster too large
I have a little strength left
But I’ll sound no alarm
My heart must be blank
My soul empty and vain!
There’s no use in standing
I won’t push through the pain
Part VI (from God)
Guess what, I’ve got a good plan
It’s not over yet
A long time, I’ve been in this war
You could call me a vet
Your pain is not isolated
All of us endure this
Don’t forget the grand story
The betrayal with the kiss
I understand your confusion
Your lostness and fright
You didn’t have a leg to stand on
No stability in sight
Hey! Look where you sit
It’s really not the end
I knew that you’d be here
And ready to listen when
Your mind was just broken
All fizzled, nearly dead
You’d wished it was all over
Eleven years of turmoil, denial and dread
Part V (from God)
Keep your ears open
Your personhood responsive
You’re still a design I’m working on
Step where I’m stepping to live
Your pain is not for nothing
And I’ll heal you soon enough
But don’t miss this lesson
No matter how tough
Yes, I’m alive
I’m not dead and I speak
I’ve watched and handled every bit
Of the world’s mischief and grief
Justice is served
And forever will be
The human time frame is
Just one act in the play, you see
Part VI (from God)
Yes, it is vicious and hard
I did not want it this way
My creatures I love
I wish they would stay
In my loving arms
My life breath and peace
Yet they turn away
Accusing Me as a thief
I’ve taken their autonomy
They can’t live alone
Reality is restrictive I say
It changes nothing to beg and moan
There is only one God
And I’m in Three
Happiest as a creature
Happiest you will ever be
Love gives freedom
And I am that Love
Consequences of choices always remain
In this universe, made from above
Copyright ©2001 Andrew Jack Rhodes
Andy Rhodes Poetry 