Poem 3

A Conversation with my Father

By: Ashley L Powers

 

Father,

Can you hear me?

It’s your daughter

And I need to speak to you

Father, can we talk for a moment?

I need to spill my heart to you

I’m lost

I’m hurting deep within

My life is in shambles

I don’t even know how or where to begin

The Devil is in overdrive

Ripping my life to shreds

He knows I’m at my lowest

He’s doing everything to push me over the edge

I laugh to keep from crying

When I cry I tend to explode

Lord I’m tired of fighting

I know I can’t get through this alone

I’m sorry I shut you out

You’ve been trying to reach my heart

I let all of the pain cloud me with doubt

Please forgive me for not turning to You from the start

This battle is not mines

You’ve been trying to make me see

The Devil is trying to fill my heart with lies

But I know in Your hands I can be free

Father, can you please take the shackles from my feet?

I’m done with being weighed down

My spirit yearns to be set free

My soul wants to dance to a joyous sound

You’ve been waiting to hear from me

You knew I would come around

Thank you for waiting so patiently

Please forgive me for trying to walk my own path

I place my life in your hands

Thank you for catching me every time I fall

It’s time for me to live my life according to Your plans

Father, thank you for accepting my call