Shadow

We all go through rough times in our lives, a lot of us spiritually. This is a poem where I completely let go of everything I felt was keeping me from being the best I could, and how God has saved me.

In the shadow of the day I feel bound by my sin;

Struggling through the darkness, just trying to breathe again.

Suspicions all around me, just to implore;

Sometimes I don't even recognize myself anymore.

The battle rages of the soul; the two forces collide;

I know who will come out defeated, so I try to stay alive.

Blinded by the smoke of constant deceit an lies,

I can't even seem to find any sympathetic eyes.

So I go to friends for comfort, still feeling six feet from the ledge;

I fake a smile and laugh about it, still feeling on edge.

Most days I feel like David within the book of Psalms;

My enemies surround me like a wild pack of dogs.

Those I trust I feel have left me, and sometimes I feel alone.

At times I think about the past, and it's hard to carry on,

But the light shines within the darkness; You reached for my hand;

My Rock, Fortress, and Salvation; the hope of all man.

You picked me up and carried me until I could walk on my own;

You gave me wisdom and discernment for the crossroad that I'm on.

Renew in me a clean heart O God; wash me clean of all this sin;

Open my eyes to see, so I can find my way again.

You shelter me when I'm weak and encourage me when I'm strong,

Rejoice with me in times of joy, and comfort me when I feel alone.

Who am I that You would look on me Lord? Just a child of sin,

Yet you raise me up, give me purpose, and make me whole again.

You are with me Lord, so who am I to fear?

You will always be here, through all the joy and tears.

Though I may walk through the shadows, You are by my siide;

My Rock, My Salvation, only on you I can always rely.

Reviews

[Wade Colvert]

Good job job bro!!