Concerns

Is there a place upon your podium
where I can stand and be heard?
If there is, will you hear my voice?
Will you hear every word?
Will I have your undivided attention
as I reveal to you my deepest concerns?
Or will I fare better with an audience of bats
resting peaceably in their darkened caverns?
Will you deny me this also
that I may not reveal having been wronged?
For twelve months, no answers were forthcoming
for this one thing for which I have longed.
I have yearned for you to hear my plea.
Every point to its length.
And still I can say "I love you!"
With all my heart and with all my strength.

The Garden of Love

Serenity and tranquility surround my heart
and I retreat to the recesses of my mind.
A small corner; yet vast upon entering.
It is my quiet place when the world is unkind.
The field abounds with violets
and my friend; my lover; awaits with long and flowing hair.
She sees my tears...even from a distance
and I run to her. knowing she'd be there.
As she wraps her arms around me,
I fall away into another dream.
Where rivers flow all around
and violins play a lover's theme.
Then passion grips my barren heart
as I begin to come alive again.
And the scenery fades to a darkened room;
and I dwell once more amongst mortal men.

The Blessing

Bless the Lord, O my soul,
for he has redeemed me from death.
He is my armor and my shield.
He revives me when I'm short of breath.
Bless the living God of Israel
for He reigns on with all majesty.
Fear Him all you people of Earth.
Do not make Him to be a travesty.
He will kindle His terrible wrath
upon those who do not follow His ways.
Bringing death and destruction to all of them
while exalting the righteous and lengthening their days.