IN THESE MOMENTS OF LONELY
As we grow older it seems to me
each moment seems more measured
and as we look back o'er the years,
times past seem much more treasured.
I find myself remembering
times both good and bad,
times that filled me up with joy
and other times that made me sad.
I find as I've grown older,
though I'm really not that old,
that folks I've treasured deeply,
their stories have been told...
I find more recently the partings
seem harder to take
and though I count my blessings
I see also my mistakes...
And I find myself regretting
those things I didn't do
and moments that I might have
in some way shared with you
that I let slip by unnoticed
until that time had flown,
when we could have walked together
but we walked alone.
I remember too the sunny days,
those wondrous times of sharing,
those stormy days filled up with clouds
when the blessing was the caring.
I think about the hugs we've shared
and those simple life pleasures
and remember as I think of you
the fellowship we've treasured.
In these moments of lonely,
faith and hope come shining through
and I look forward to the time
that I'll spend eternity with you
in God's glorious kingdom
that I know is soon to come...
it is that hope that keeps me
from coming all undone,
keeps my soul from shattering
when my heart is torn and tattered,
knowing that we've shared God's grace
and that's what really mattered.
As I grow older I realize more
each moment's pricelessness
and as I look back I recognize
how richly we've been blest
to have had this time together
in both joy and sorrow,
knowing God in His faithfulness
will see us through tomorrow
keeping the path lighted
so we can find our way,
knowing the sun will shine again
and spring will come one day...
even in moments of deep sorrow
when I find it hard to pray,
even in these darkest moments
there's still that spark of faith...
That trust, that hope, that knowing
behind the darkest cloud I'll find
my Lord God reaching out to me
and that the sun still shines.
By Annie
© 2008 Annie
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