Here I stand, turned into myself
Eyes cast downward, heart heavy with despair
My will, burdened by chains of voidness
The weight of neglect, a crushing weight to bear
I haul these burdens, not sparingly
For my purpose, twisted and self-righteous
To negate the situation, a futile attempt
But still I cling, to this purpose so arduous
Like a dormant power, I try to turn off
The raindrops that fall, endlessly
And the ongoing impacts, they gnawl away
At my self-awareness, like parasites made of fire
I am but a humble servant
Waiting in the shower, for your return
And in the daunting shadows, I remain
Joyously possessed, by the darkest and turbulent night
Ever so faithfully, I abide
Even as my esophagus roars with thunder
And touches my back, growing thinner
I stand strong, in the face of your absence
For the world may beat me down
With intentions to waiver and blindside
Strip away my belief systems
But I will not falter, I will not hide
In the repetitious hours, I find solace
Gazing at the horizon, searching for your return
But my continence, it remains glued
To the surface of the soil, below where I yearn
To stand by your side, once again
To bask in your presence, and your love
For it is in your absence, that I truly understand
The depth of my devotion, and the strength thereof
Here until your return, I will remain
Standing tall, in the face of adversity
For my love for you, is unwavering
And it will guide me, through this journey of uncertainty
I am but a shadow, a mere mortal
But in your absence, I am stronger
For I am fueled by the fire of longing
And the promise of your return, just a little longer
So I stand here, in the shadows
Watching, waiting, with bated breath
For the moment when you will come back
And save me from this self-imposed death
My heart may be heavy, and my will may falter
But still I remain, steadfast and true
For my purpose, my only purpose
Is to be here, until your return is due
And though I may seem small, in the grand scheme of things
I am but a speck, in this vast universe
But my love, my love for you
Is a force, with an unbreakable curse
I will stay here, turned into myself
With my eyes staring downward, in anticipation
For the day, when you will once again grace me
With your presence, your love and your salvation
So I remain, in the shadows
In the repetitious hours, in the turbulent night
For my belief in your return, is my anchor
And my love for you, my guiding light
Here until your return, I will stay
In the shower, and in the rain
For I am nothing, without you
But with you, I am whole again
And when you come back, my master
I will be here, humbled and true
For my continence, it will forever be glued
To the surface of the soil, below where I remain for you.
*** A Poem of Deep Devotional Confession***
Authorship by: Mr. Dashaun Rashod Snipes
©️ Mr. Dashaun Rashod Snipes
®️ Here Until Your Return
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