Five Minute Friday

So many goals swirling in my brain. So many dreams wanting to take root. I see them. They give me hope that new things are wanting to break through. This year I want to take time to hone the craft of writing. Five Minute Friday is a great place for me practice and be encouraged by other writers as I write. I will set the timer for five minutes and then write. Here we go! I am excited to invite you in, welcome.

Desperate

How long
Will the crush 
Of violence suffocate? 

How long 
Will children’s eyes
Fill with terror?

How long 
Will a mother’s tears 
Fall desperate? 

How long
Will death seem to 
Have the last word? 

Oh my soul
I know you are troubled 
I know you’re desperate for an answer 

Remember then:
His faithfulness 
His new morning mercies 
His steadfast love 
His own suffering 
His desire to come close
His sure step in the darkest valley 

Then my soul cry out: 
How long-O Lord
Will your justice delay?
Have mercy 
Lord, have mercy 

Hear our cries and save 
Our desperate prayers 
Though feeble fall
Straight in your heart
And your Word sustains 

You’re near 
and I will see your goodness still. 

~DFD

Psalm 6:3

    My soul also is greatly troubled.
        But you, O LORD—how long?

Gracefully,