Hello Jesus?
Oh please pick up
I don't want to get your machine again
I've been doing well on my prayers
Always ending in 'Amen'
Jesus, I need your help
I'm having more issues
I can't get that knot out of my throat
I've used all my tissues
Lord, I'm living in hell
And I don't know how to repent
I know I should be staying strong
But down this dark hole I've made my descent
Why can't things just be easy
I've been trying so hard
You see, I've been trying to get ahold of you
But it seems my messages you disregard
Gary is being controlling again
And I can't seem to stay strong
It seems every thing I try to do right
I always seem to do wrong
Mom is stressed out again
She can't keep her anxiety in order
She's trying to find some help, thank you
But her nerves are on the border
Dad is happy finally though
I see you have answered that prayer
You've given him a wonderful new life
And brought him out of dispair
Evan is living with his dad, Jeff, again
And, God, I hate that man!
I'd like to see him fall helpless
And I'd laugh as hard as I can
But I know he's Evan's dad
And for that I hate him more
Because Evan looks up to him so much
But I don't see what there is to adore
He's about at useless as they come
And he's stupidity has hit an all time high
He tries to act like the good guy in it all
But, he's an idiot, no one can deny
So now passed him, that moron I can't stand
I want to tell you the good
You know you haven't made my life all wrong
I know you've done the best you could
I know you have a plan, and I'm a part of it
And I know this is all a part of something large
So I know there are some aspects I must pick
Take hold of the reigns and take charge
That's why I got rid of AJ
And with him replaced Justin
The one good that I did for myself
And boy am I glad I picked him
He's the light in the darkness
The star in the night sky
He's here to make me smile
And there to help me cry
Thank you for the one good in my life
The thing that keeps me sane
I know with at least him in my life
I can't really complain
I just wanted to let you know what your missing
Let you know what it is I need you're for
I guess if I think about it...
My problems could be many more
So thank you for answering me Jesus
Thank you for always being there
I know you don't have to be,
But it's nice to know you care.
A contest entry
- † Iron Poet † 3 by Penz.
450 points, ended June 5, 2008, 15 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
This is actually realistic, and all very personal and true.
Comments
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Wow! I feel like I'm close to you already after reading that. Well, life is really filled with challenges. Maybe Jesus already answered your call? Maybe it's time for you to pick it up? Because this world is filled with Jesus. He can be a friend who listens to you, your mother who cares for you and even your dog who just looks after your house.
I want you to know that Jesus may not have a 1-800 number but you can always call your friends for help. This poem is truly personal and I thank you for sharing it with us!
If you need help or need any advice or you just need someone to talk to... Holla back at me
Good luck in the contest and with your problems! I know you can solve them. One step at a time. -
A very real poem. All poetry needs more. I really felt your first few lines-- sometimes it seems like God lets our prayers go to voicemail. But you're right, he's there nevertheless. Good poem.
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