shredded
pieces dropping
others dangling
head drooping
eyelids heavy
mouth curved downwards
lines tight around its edges
forlorn
chastised
steps falter
"just let me go home!"
she pleads.
she knows that
once there
her body can crawl
to comforting bed
she can slip beneath
the protection of a grandma's quilt
and hopefully
find the relief
of dreamless sleep
"My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart,
and my portion for ever." Psalm 73:26
part of imperfect prose on thursdays
Ohhh, I'm so sorry you're shredded, forlorn, chastised, steps faltering... hoping a night's sleep will bring some restoration to you. Sending you a hug, and prayer. And I love that verse...
ReplyDeleteYour header is such a peaceful scene... and such a beautiful photograph.
i picture a little girl, exhausted.
ReplyDeletei picture a person, at the end of life.
i picture leaves, in nature, at the end of their season.
beautifully placed words.
Interesting writing. I see a teenage student who has had a 'bad' day at school, already exhausted because of a difficult lifestyle, seeking refuge with her grandmother substitute 'mother figure'. I'm so glad that I can seek refuge in my Father's arms and, knowing Him, can be a there for others.
ReplyDeleteOh that desperation to get home to crawl under the quilts. Yup! I guess we all know that feeling.
ReplyDeleteI can relate!
ReplyDeleteah yes.. all worn out.
ReplyDeleteso tired.
this week went fast for me.
short days yet.
and peter has been traveling
we got a call yesterday that his dad is not doing well
pick up peter tomorrow at the airport
peter's dad is tired...very tired.
the relief of dreamless sleep...I've been seeking that for my own shredded heart.
ReplyDeleteoh friend... take comfort in that quilt, in that sleep, in his arms.... praying tomorrow is a better day.
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