A Living Grief

Lord Jesus be merciful to me,
And to those whose hearts are now,
Quietly bearing a living grief,
Bowing heads to pray and vow.

There are many of us staring death,
In the face of disbelief,
Life's becoming unbearable as,
Loves weaken seeking relief.

Existence seems faint, impossible,
To bear, intolerable,
Oh it's fearful and always tearful,
In truth, unfathomable.

There is no possibility of,
Comfort when there's no hope no,
Joy, only that intense sorrow of,
What will be will be, life's woe.

Misery resulting from all kinds,
Of afflictions seizing Loves,
Oh to hear the morning Songbirds sing,
Without soulful Mourning Doves.

Our hearts are so heavy in the,
Twilight of life's harrowing,
Times, the excruciating pain with,
Daily freedoms narrowing.

Be gracious unto these whom we pray,
For and love with our heart,
Empower them to feel Your Strength and,
Your Grace that You so impart.

Grant them the ability to stand,
Such anguish when by Your Grace,
They overcome holding onto You,
And Glorify and Embrace.

May they know what a wonderful Lord,
You are when You shine new light,
In their eyes and newness of life lifts,
Weary hearts in our sight.

Consider our loves in all they're,
Suffering honoring them,
With Your Favor and Compassion as,
Your Healings fill to the brim.

Even as a grain of sand in an,
Oyster shell will turn into,
A Pearl by Your Grace, help our Loves,
To fight back, Glorify You.

May all the broken melodies of,
Each life blend in harmony,
And beauty of Your Brilliant Glory,
In Heaven Eternally.

Thank You Lord for Your Mercy to me,
And to those whose hearts are now,
Quietly bearing a living grief,
Bowing heads to pray and vow.

© Sondra McPherson
10 April 2010
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