WE WANT TO KNOW WHY



WE WANT TO KNOW WHY

I have you on my heart tonight
And all you're going through,
I wish that I could just erase
All that's affecting you...

And causing you frustration now.
O, how I wish I could...
Remove this blight, make all things right,
And, if I could, I would.

But, dear, there’s something that I do,                                  
I do it every night.
I send a prayer, I know He's there.
His power and His might...

Can do what is impossible
For you or me to do.
He loves, forgives, and comfort gives.
His promises are true.

This burden is unfair we say.
Why now, why this, why me?
But we were never promised or
Assured this life would be...

Devoid of struggles, worries, pain...
For only God, you see,
Can give you strength and confidence
And answer every plea.

So when you're scared and worried, too,
Please turn your eyes to Him.
He is the Source; He’s planned your course.
God's there; He's always been.

Just know that we are praying, too
And love you, our dear friend.
We pray you feel the Spirit's touch.
He can your poor heart mend...

And help you understand it all.
The light will finally come.
God has a plan, a purpose, Dear.
He has for everyone.

And you’ll emerge much stronger still.
You have more work to do.
The Father’s there, His love and care
And strength He's given you.  

So with His help you're on your way...
To gaining your perspective.
Remember God is by your side,
Your needs are His objective.

And all of us who love you, too,
Will be right there to pray...
That God will send you what you need...
Today and every day.

About this poem

This poem was written for someone who was going through an exceptionally dark time in his life. He was fraught with sadness and worry that was consuming him and this was reminding him that God is always ready and able to give clarity and comfort, if only we rely on Him.

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Written on May 14, 2014

Submitted by pmarshseverin6 on June 07, 2021

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme X ABXB XCAC BADA XBXB EFXF XFXF BXXX BGXG XXXX XBDB EHXH BEXE
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 1,515
Words 288
Stanzas 13
Stanza Lengths 1, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4

Pat Severin

I am a retired elementary teacher who has been writing poetry all my life. I believe it is my purpose to write poems that enlighten, strengthen, encourage, comfort and celebrate those in my life. more…

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