Searching The Soul Poem by Marama Kelly

It was a time of darkness
that kept me blinded, bound
My thoughts and feelings were mixed up
I was sure that I would drown

I could not see the light of day
for the cloud was thick and gray
It covered every part of me
leaving no place to be found

What could I do to break this lot
when all I saw was hate
Not even in a smile was seen
an honest loving face

Hidden behind those stolid masks
Lay cruel and angry hearts
All determined to unleash
their cold and hateful glance

Where do I turn who will help
I feel so drawn, boxed in
I'm weary and about to fall
from the weight of others whims

The raging winds and harshest rains
beat down upon my soul
I've lost my way in life today
there seems nowhere to go

I lift my eyes to search for help
but only see my sin
The darkness of the evil veil
wraps tighter every day

At last I fall upon my knees
my heart in hand apart
I cry my weakness and my pain
My God has touched my heart

(2009/03/09)
(Just a summary view of life as it was when nothing seemed worth living. Now it is a new dawn)