Longing for Thee

I jabbered and heard not thy melodies

Thy soft whispers reached me not for my ears were ringing with noises

Now, Thy gentle voice soothes my heart and nourishes my thoughts

My heart aches to be in communion with Thee.

But, Alas!I am gripped by lust, power and greed

When will I reach Thy eternal embrace?

I know Thy longing to hug me

will thy longing end?

What irony is that I laugh at my ego for its futility and yet follow it?

What irony is that I ask of Thee pebbles and stones when Thou wishes to confer the preciousest of jewels?

What irony is that I write poems in Thine honour

And yet not have the courage to follow Thy foot steps?

Lord, let this soul's longing for Thee rage into a storm engulfing my entirety

Let this soul dissolve into Thee breaking open the shackles of this earthly bondage.