The Purpose

The Purpose

I can see all of the things that are wrong

and I almost choke on the unfairness of it all.

Why doesn't anyone else seem to see what I do?

Am I the only one able to make the call?

The child that is left alone to die in the trash

is innocent yet unprotected by humanity.

An unheard  voice that may forever be stifled

by someone's supposed temporary insanity.

The little ones climb out of the angry pits

only to be so scarred they cannot heal alone.

Who is going to help these desperate souls?

Are they to be left to fend off evil on their own?

An angel of mercy has opened his wings to

wrap them around an angry young man.

He starts to step into the circle of light

then suddenly turns to run again.

He does not understand the power

to be found in the center of the glow.

His Faith needs nurturing, mentoring, and 

understanding in order to grow.

Our purpose has now become crystal clear . . . 

We are to go forth and spread His love

so those who do not know Him can learn

that true inner peace can only come from above.

                                Daemon Ⓒ 1998

Despair . . . Hope . . . Faith

Despair . . . Hope . . . Faith

A glimmer of hope here and there,

a small whispered prayer,

promises made but not meant;

For years there's despair.

Too many times the pit is black

and the light doesn't glow,

but the pain keeps striking me

right here,  I'm alone!

Darkness slowly becomes my friend

while others just fade

until their faces are gone.

I still have not prayed.

Though many years have gone by,

there is anger there

in the place where joy should be.

No one is aware.

"You will be fine just wait and see."

They smiled and walked on

not thinking how their words hurt;

I look, they are gone.

You have come to replace them all.

My only friend true.

You did not leave, it was me,

I was too confused.

We have found each other again

and the pit gets bright.

Your words are my salvation

in the darkest night.

The light glows brighter than life

and I embrace it

with hope and joy in my heart.

I will leave the pit!

Was it a test? I do not know,

but I have survived

and here I am, stronger for it.

I'm here, I am alive!

I know that if I need You,

You are always there

with open arms for the lost.

It's all in the Book!

                                    Daemon Ⓒ 1991