can you hear me?
my mind is thinking:
when space separates us...
the sun rises and sets repeatedly...
the sound of silence surrounds me like fresh fallen snow.
In these times I hold my breath and wonder--
will there always be a chasm such as this in life...
a divide no one can bridge..?
filled with questions no one will answer?
leaving heartache none comprehends?
My heart answers, "No; it won't always be this way."
Someday...when life moves on to the other side of darkness, misunderstandings, and tears,
the Savior will meet me;
He'll take my hand and lead me out of the abyss of pain, sadness and wretched quiet--the prison of neglect.
No longer will the thief of joy reign.
No longer will the sorrow of broken relationships smother laughter.
No longer will abandonment cling to my soul, nor fear beat its constant drum.
For the King of kings will wipe away the tears...
pain will cease and sorrow will be no more.
It's then the great divide between earth and perfect love will meet at home forever, and there will be no need to say "hello" or ask "how are you anymore". The sting is gone.
~hariette petersen, 2016