Like God

We cannot take back

The hurtful words

That, one day,

Were angrily spoken

We cannot repair

The damage that's done

To a heart that's already

Been broken

We cannot hold back

Emotions run wild

When they've been released

From their cage

The sting will remain

From the slap of a hand

That struck out

In a moment of rage

We just cannot win

When we're spread out too thin

And constantly

Giving ourselves

The pieces we give

That once helped us to live

Stored up on the

Dusty old shelves

We cannot deny

When we've made someone cry

With a thoughtless

Word or deed

And we'll always regret

The times we pass by

A brother or sister

In need

But I'm here to say

Right now, on this day

There is hope

From our God above

If only we'll pray

A simple prayer

That He fill us with

His undying love

From this moment on

Lord, please help us to see

Each other through

Your loving eyes

Please help us to hold

With the strength of Your arms

And to hear

When a hurting soul cries

Let not our mouths speak

Through anger or hate

Nor with bitterness

Nor with pride

Let our whole being

Reflect Your love

That dwells with us

On the inside

Amen

Kelly Irwin

© April 12, 2002