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Inside These Walls
by vincent lyons Confined inside these lifeless walls Outside her window autumn falls, Some voices echo down the halls No visible response at all. A wedding photo by the bed Of her and John when newlywed 'Till death do part' they both had said Love knew no fear of things ahead. He passed away some years ago, Didn't live to see his wee ones grow To her back then a bitter blow With aching heart she'd onward go. A rare disease has wracked her frame; The blushing bride is greatly changed; But though the outer shell be maimed The pearl inside remains the same. Disease advancing through each limb Can't touch the person hid within Though voice is faint and sight is dim And every outward sign looks grim. Behind those walls is treasured space Beyond the reaches of this place, Disease and sickness can't deface And death itself cannot erase. No ill can mar the soul at rest Though trials might sorely try and test, On every side she be oppressed She trusts in Christ and so is blessed. There's nought can kill the hope inside Dressed in white, part of Jesus' bride, John and her ever side by side In the Father's houseglorified. I am a Christian who belongs to a home church in Sydney, Australia. I am Irish by birth and desire to further the gospel of Christ by my life and my poetry. Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |