navwin » Archives » Spiritual Journeys » A Man In Need
Spiritual Journeys
Post A Reply Post New Topic A Man In Need Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Lighthousebob
Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725
California

0 posted 2001-01-16 12:59 PM



A Man In Need



Coming home drunk at night, I have no escape
from your verbal abuses, dominant anger, and rape.
You say that you're sorry, I  believe that you'll change
while our relationship becomes even more estranged.
You can't see the tears I cry and the scars I bleed,
Perhaps you don't realize...  There's a man in need.

Restraining your presence from out of our lives
there isn't a day when the police don't arrive.
Our children watch inside as you put up a fuss,
they ask me always, "Why can't you live here with us?"
They do not understand the pain our lives have to lead,
They can't comprehend...  There's a man in need.

Many years have passed since you left us alone
as your memory fades, our children have grown.
I raised them up in faith so they too would believe
in God's miracle of life and a new life received.
They pray for you daily that you will be freed
and come to understand...  There's a man in need.

-Robert E. Michaud Jr.-






[This message has been edited by Lighthousebob (edited 01-16-2001).]

© Copyright 2001 Robert E. Michaud Jr. - All Rights Reserved
Angel in Flight
Member
since 2001-01-07
Posts 381

1 posted 2001-01-16 05:19 PM


WOW!! This made me so close to tears.
I am speechless just absolutly speechless. Never lose faith it is one of the only things that can get you though your past. Love Angel

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA
2 posted 2001-01-17 02:18 AM


oh, Bob; so much tradgedy; God has his ways of healing even the worst of pain. He is our only hope. Love, Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

Mark Bohannan
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song
3 posted 2001-01-17 03:18 AM


My friend........you truely know how to drop the ink onto the page to touch the reader.  There is so much wisdom and unfortunately so much truth for many of us in this piece that I know it will have an impact to all who read it.  Superb just doesn't seem to cut it in describing this one.  I know that I am finding peace finally by turning over my burdens to the Lord and I know that whether I can feel it right away or not...he is there to pick me up when I stumble.  Thank you for this lovely piece my friend.
BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919
New York, USA
4 posted 2001-01-17 07:26 AM


Heartfelt piece here Bob... knowing He is there and leaning on Him, can make all the difference.  Sadly beautiful.  Bonnie
WinterTalon
Member
since 2001-01-14
Posts 141
Brooksville, KY, USA
5 posted 2001-01-18 01:04 PM


I quit...  Nothing could top that.

~The hardest thing is watching the one you love... love someone else.~


Irish Rose
Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263

6 posted 2001-01-19 09:00 AM


This truly gives hope-truly!

Kathleen


Marge Tindal
Deputy Moderator 5 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores
7 posted 2001-01-22 10:10 PM


LightHouseBob~
What a wonderful message in this poetic message.
~*Marge*~


~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com


Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Spiritual Journeys » A Man In Need

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary