Lost in the Forest of Life

A religious poem describing the finding of Jesus again. I hope I didn't offend anyone

 

“Want to go to place where the fruit are aplenty and the golden flowers grow?”

                             You just smiled and replied, “Let us go.”

So we went, baskets swinging

     And voices laughing and singing.

We came to the forest’s edge

Trees towering everywhere and flowers on every ledge.

I went to the sweet peaches and pears

While you went to the fruits not so fair

But I wandered a little too far

I was lost in the darkness, without light or even a star.

I wandered blindly, calling out

But all I heard were the echoes of my shouts

I bumped into many rocks and trees

I just couldn’t find or see

As the chilling winds began to blow

My running footsteps began to slow

Tears streaming, scared and cold

Yearning for someone to hold

Then I heard your footsteps, swift and sure

The darkness faded away from Your shining light, so pure

You found me

You embraced me, shedding tears to fill a sea

You led me out of the shade

Never ceasing to fade.

Back home we went towards the light

Never again letting me out of Your sight.

Jesus, You found me

You led me out of the dark when I couldn’t see

Never letting me go

My gratitude isn’t enough to show

I am walking with you, every step of the way

Into the folds of destiny, shining gray

I will stay with you

Never stopping until we reach the skies of blue

The palace of God

 

Reviews

[Amelia Harris]

Great job! I love the picture this paints. Your rhyming is superb. The only thing is at the beginning you say “Want to go to place where..." instead of "a place". And it might be a good idea to say "Do you want.." because when I first began reading, it took a couple of seconds to understand what you were trying to say. Beautiful poem. I love your work!

[Aldora Sparrow]

Sorry about the off-line "and voices laughing." I can't change it, so sorry again.