Sometimes I feel like I cannot breathe
Life’s complications they just take a hold of me.
Nights can seem far longer
As the shadows they grow stronger
Spinning fear inside my head.

How can I stop the burning questions?
Calm the restless storms that drench my soul?
Can I just reach now for my Savior?
Find the calm that is the Lamb.
Breathe his warmth, the loving Lamb.
Shine his light, the great I am.

When the feast still leaves me empty
Hunger plain for so much more.
Feed the pain for my past sorrow
With the joy-filled saving Lamb.
Still the Mighty great I am.
Copyright © 2019 by Dr. Susan Hester
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Dr. Susan Hester has worked in academic healthcare settings as an educator and grant writer for over thirty years securing millions in funding for research and workforce training programs. Her passion for writing has led to numerous presentations and journal articles as well as publication of her poetry/prose. She enjoys volunteering in her church and surrounding community.