Sounds of Hope

Heartsick Unrelenting disappointment leaves you heartsick. (Proverbs 13:12a The MSG) I've believed in fairy tales far too long I've believed in hope; I've believed in dreams I've believed in working hard I've  believed dreams came true I've dreamed I'd be loved and cherished I've given when I had nothing to give I've cried an ocean of tears I've loved faithfully I've loved completely I've loved selflessly There is no prince charming Dreams don't come true Hope disappoints My heart is empty The pain never ends And tears never dry

I've not written for a very long time.  I say I'll start again, and then I don't.  This morning I saw a random picture.  The caption said prom pictures - the picture an innocent looking girl.  Something stirred as I looked at that picture in seconds, this is what poured out of me: She is sixteen; she is a child. She wears a satin dress. She longs for love. She holds her daddy’s hand as she did as a child in Brooklyn. She walks with him as so many strolls in a park lined with trees. She feels the exhilaration of a push on a swing that takes her high, higher than the sky. She feels the fear of climbing to the top of the monkey bars. She hears music – it reminds her of the tune announcing the Mr. Softee truck – a treat awaits. She hears music – it reminds her of Salem where she learned about Jesus. A future awaits her. Someone has chosen her; she must finally be worthy.  She is finally wanted. Her daddy hands her to the boy at the end ...