A Poem

I recently ran across some of my earlier writings, things I have not shared with anyone. I will post some of them here. The first endowment follows. It reflects a time of great uncertainty. Most of my writings are full of angst. When all is well I live life to the fullest; when things are not so well I sometimes muse in verse or journal.


Where?

Oh, God, where?
Where do I go from here?
I sought to know your will;
Want to know it still.
All you have said is “waite, be patient.”
I’ve tried to sit and be content.
How long am I to linger under this tree
Looking for a messenger of majesty?

Where must I go to hear you speak?
A still, small voice is all I seek.

I am an unworthy instrument,
Not certain of your intent.
I keep myself at your feet,
Unwilling to consider retreat,
Knowing I have nothing to give,
Not even the life I live.
What I do not possess, I can not tender.
All I can hope is to fully surrender.
Place in your hands
All your will demands
You are Creator God
I but a vessel made of sod.

Where must I go to hear you speak?
A still, small voice is all I seek.

JDJ
Early 90’s