Silence
What’s happening here?
I was once so alive but now I’m so full of dread and almost dead.
Show me your wounded head
That has led to communion with the Father.
But where did he go?
His presence seems farther and farther away each day but
I’m trying so hard to steer his way yet
Still lonely and confused on this cold hard ground I lay.
Speak to me wise mouth and say that
It’s all good kid.
It’s nothing that you did,
And though it feels like I’m not here with your right now
Just be still and listen for that sound.
Did you hear it?
Listen again.
Did you hear it?
That silent voice that just spoke nothing?
That is me,
I’m listening to your plea
With open ears counting all of your tears
Flowing from your irritated eyes
Searching the skies
Looking for that hope that beyond there lies
You young worrisome sparrow,
Find rest,
Lay your battered head upon my omnipresent breast
And make it your nest.
No strong cold wind could ever blow
And carry you from this your home.
Look around and
See the life springing up from the ground,
Spring colors springing forth in celebration
Of your trusting
It’s a constant process this is,
Growing you into the person that you’re to become
But when you sense the setting of the sun
Know that it’s only rising and it’s just begun,
Now go forth,
Sings songs of faith and lift up others in the midst of this race
And if you can’t keep the pace
Or lose sight of my face
Know that I’m always near
So you need not fear
But don’t worry about all that right now
Just sit here and enjoy the peace I offer in my silence.
When I’m silent I am listening
And not abandoning.
I was once so alive but now I’m so full of dread and almost dead.
Show me your wounded head
That has led to communion with the Father.
But where did he go?
His presence seems farther and farther away each day but
I’m trying so hard to steer his way yet
Still lonely and confused on this cold hard ground I lay.
Speak to me wise mouth and say that
It’s all good kid.
It’s nothing that you did,
And though it feels like I’m not here with your right now
Just be still and listen for that sound.
Did you hear it?
Listen again.
Did you hear it?
That silent voice that just spoke nothing?
That is me,
I’m listening to your plea
With open ears counting all of your tears
Flowing from your irritated eyes
Searching the skies
Looking for that hope that beyond there lies
You young worrisome sparrow,
Find rest,
Lay your battered head upon my omnipresent breast
And make it your nest.
No strong cold wind could ever blow
And carry you from this your home.
Look around and
See the life springing up from the ground,
Spring colors springing forth in celebration
Of your trusting
It’s a constant process this is,
Growing you into the person that you’re to become
But when you sense the setting of the sun
Know that it’s only rising and it’s just begun,
Now go forth,
Sings songs of faith and lift up others in the midst of this race
And if you can’t keep the pace
Or lose sight of my face
Know that I’m always near
So you need not fear
But don’t worry about all that right now
Just sit here and enjoy the peace I offer in my silence.
When I’m silent I am listening
And not abandoning.