The World is Angry Tonight

I sat at the window,

looking at the stars.

They glimmered with hope,

for a brighter tomorrow.

Pain and sadness

crept into my heart.

Regret and confusion,

agony and defeat.

As I watched,

the clouds came rolling,

billowing in.

The sadness in my heart

blocked the stars.

How long, O God?

How long will we wait?

The earth groans for renewal.

When will you take us away,

your bride?

You are teaching me,

every day, every night

to follow You.

Never look back.

No regrets.

Yet I do.

I have regrets.

Fresh, recent wounds.

Am I proud?

Or disheartened?

The stars have faded away.

My heart deceives me.

I cover pain with pleasure,

only to cause more pain.

You, O Lord.

I HAVE to trust in.

Who else is there now?