Seem - Poem

Why do you seem so distant Lord? 

Why do you seem so far away? 

You were so near me, till now

Have I deserted you and followed my gods? 

Have I grieved you, the Holy Spirit? 

Have I hurt you with words, deeds or thoughts? 

Why you seem not to answer my pleas? 

Why you seem to turn a deaf ear? 

My prayers just hit the roof

My cries, just wet my cheeks

Have you been so offended by my naivety? 

Have you been hurt by my rebellion? 

Why you seem to be adamant? 

Why you seem to say always no? 

I feel I'm alone in this battle

That the enemy raises his head back again

Have I been so forlorn? 

To be trampled upon by anyone? 

Yet the truth is quiet distinct

And I couldn't see it, though so near

You are so nigh, You are my everpresent help in trouble

You are always there, listening and talking

It was I who turned my ear deaf, not You

Your answers were all yes and amen in Jesus. 

It was I who moved away, not You

It was I who wanted my own answers

Whereas you were waiting for the best for me

I was settling for the suboptimal. 

"Seem" is incorrect perception

Of the beholder, not the fault of the One who holds! 

Here is something which the bard wrote sometime back. 

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