Broken Windows Poem by Jimmy L. Lyons

Life isn't easy - gotta get things off my chest;
I'm tired of waiting for my turn to be blessed.
I've been struggling in the rain for far too long,
and I'm tired of asking God to keep me strong.

I feel like breaking some windows,
and watching them shatter in pieces -
to escape the prison I feel like I'm in,
and to see if my sadness decreases.

Sometimes my feelings get dangerous -
I feel mad, then sad, then suicidal;
I really need my happiness back -
I'm thinking I need a revival.

When I get down and want to break windows,
I know it's past time to change course.
I need to turn back toward the scriptures,
go to church, and talk to the Source.

I know broken windows aren't the answer,
they won't ease my problems or pain;
but I can't help feeling the anger
and knowing I'm still in the rain.

I just want to feel joy and gladness,
and I want to get over my sadness.
I don't want any more broken windows;
I'll just let go, let God and be blessed.