My Heart Speaks Poem by Astell Collins

Why is pain my companion and loneliness my friend
Forever seeking the way out of despair darkened den
I try to do well, be the best I could be
But despite my efforts all that surrounds me, is me
Where have you been and where are you now?
I questioned God, with my eyes opened but my head bowed
There are still so many unanswered questions
With many familiar feelings and uncharted emotions
How long must I wait
For happiness and I to have a date
Why from me must love hide?
And for how long would mercy be denied
Why didn’t I think of quitting?
And why am I still fighting?
A way out my heart continually seeks
But for now while I wait on God, my heart speaks