poems from the past... #1

Never Again In Solitude

When clothed in fears and pain
Before, I alone would find a way
I never trouble myself to others
To cease such things and leave afresh
On my own, I struggle and fight
To the troubles that seem to cling to me so tight
In solitude, some I have managed to solve
But others remain too hard to be absolved.

Now, I cast my eyes towards the heaven's gate
To weep silently and beg for grace
So merciful, He never failed to answer
I felt enveloped now with a hug so tender
All troubles, they seem to fade
As if a whole new me was made.

Now, I'm no longer all alone
Because He's there on His throne
He'll no longer let me cry in seclusion,
He'll be there to soothe my apprehensions,
He'll be ready to clothe me with His embrace
And shower me with sweet caress.

by: Jeliene Siao
circa 1997