I long for quiet, but then I long for company
I long for dessert, and then I long for Chinese take-aways
I long for chocolate, but then I long to be thin
I long for the easy way, but then I long to win
I long for a husband, then I long for a child
I long for consistency, but then I long to be wild
I long for rain, then I long to swim
Although that is fine - I'll just jump in
But I find I am longing - am I not content?
Do I not have enough - must I always augment
the needs I have on my list of things
the need I have to spread my wings
the need I have to settle down
the need I have to wear a crown
the need I have to always 'do'
the need I have to start anew?
No! This must stop - I must open my eyes
To all that's around me - between earth and skies
To all I've been given, from Heaven Or Hell
To all I've become, to all I've done well
To all that I am - Thanks to Him
To the Great "I am", Who lives within.
Jan 10, 2017
Jan 10, 2017 at 6:21 AM UTC
I long for quiet, but then I long for company
I long for dessert, and then I long for Chinese take-aways
I long for chocolate, but then I long to be thin
I long for the easy way, but then I long to win
I long for a husband, then I long for a child
I long for consistency, but then I long to be wild
I long for rain, then I long to swim
Although that is fine - I'll just jump in
But I find I am longing - am I not content?
Do I not have enough - must I always augment
the needs I have on my list of things
the need I have to spread my wings
the need I have to settle down
the need I have to wear a crown
the need I have to always 'do'
the need I have to start anew?
No! This must stop - I must open my eyes
To all that's around me - between earth and skies
To all I've been given, from Heaven Or Hell
To all I've become, to all I've done well
To all that I am - Thanks to Him
To the Great "I am", Who lives within.
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