top of page
Writer's pictureMelissa Gardner

Poem: "October 2014"


Hear my recitation: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cro4sY0rt0X/ (sound on!)



"October 2014" a poem


My pain, you don’t see

When you look at me.

But if you look closely,

You will see what’s inside of me.


I hide it deep inside

Why? Because of pride.

Pride makes you hide.


Pride makes you

Contemplate…

Commit…

Suicide.


Because of this pain

I now see why…

I see how…


Two worlds collide!

- One is dark -

- The other is LIGHT –


My flesh gets weak

My mind takes FLIGHT!


And my pain leaves

But only for a little while.


Yet, in the midst of my sin,

My pain

My heart still cries out –


Father, do You hear me?

Father, do you see me?

Father, will you stop me?

will You help me?

will You show me?

Father, I-need-You-now.


I bow my head and fall silent.


And then, I hear my Lord’s

Still, small voice.


“My Beloved, you know that

I hear you and I see you.

I know the plans I have for you.

I know your pain

And I will never leave you or forsake you.


Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me.

Know that through this trial

I will teach you many things

One will be a lesson in humility.


Remember: My grace is sufficient for thee…”


- Melissa Gardner

7 views0 comments

Recent Posts

See All

Comments


bottom of page