TENDERLY ROCKED BY THE SPIRIT

My heart was heavy laden,

The past sat on my back. 

My feet were slowly moving

And I had lost track

Of All I was or should be.

 

I knew that I was weary, 

And I felt so very tired.

I wanted just to lay down 

But my nerves were wired

From feelings held inside me.

 

I was tired from all the giving;

Tired of pleasing everyone.

I was worn out from the tasks

That I had left undone

Which were waiting just for me.

 

I do not know what magic

You used to soothe my pain.

Or how you freed  the tears

That fell on me like rain

From eyes long-filled with sorrow. 

 

I know I felt my burdens

Drop gently to the floor.

My muscles unraveled.

My fears went out the door

With no trouble left to borrow.

 

Your voice was soft and soothing

Like the sounds of a stream.

You calmed the restless feelings

And it all seemed like a dream,

But I knew that it was real.

 

I was floating on an ocean,

Being rocked by God’s great love.

His arms were strong and tender.

His warmth came from above

And I began to heal.

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