Thoughts On My Life

I've got nothing in of myself
No beauty to speak of
No words to say
I have nothing in the way
Of anything but given gifts
Of Love.

All I have is what I've been given
Nothing more
I am a dark crusty shell
A clam
Sifting the good from the bad, hoping
To someday
Uncover a pearl

My God has been gracious
My world has not
My love is fleeting
My kindness false
All I know is selfishness
All I have is pain
But You have come to guide my path
Holy is your name

What Can I do then
Knowing so little
Wanting so much

With outstretched arms I cry to you
"Lord, please take them away!"
What will I do when
He gives me more
Than I could have asked for

Bitterness subsides in Love's stead