A Word in Need

when I am lonely, wondering if I have
a friend in the world . . .
. . . it embraces me with its comfort;

when I am prone to ignore the world . . .
. . . it pushes me into its delights;

when I wander the streets of today's culture . . .
. . . it shadows me to keep me out of trouble;

when I think that I have no responsibilities
for those around me . . .
. . . it grabs me and shakes me;

when I am broken by the suffering
of those I love . . .
. . . it caresses me with its peace;

when I strut my arrogant pride . . .
. . . it shatters me into humility;

when I need a Word . . .
. . . God provides it.

(c) 2005 Thom M. Shuman