Author's Note: I do not own the copyrights to the Bible.
The Worlds I Never Knew
One, for a world of clear sight-
Where the ground does not shift,
Where we do not fall in concealed snares,
Where lies never cover up truths-
This is not our world.
Two, for a world of unfailing health-
Where fatigue does not haunt,
Where sickness cannot overwhelm,
Where life does not erode into death-
This is not our world.
Three, for a world of bonds forever true-
Where loneliness does not lurk in the shadows,
Where families cannot be broken,
Where friendships cannot crumble-
This is not our world.
Four, for a world of righteous choices-
Where we are not toppled by pride,
Where selfish ambition does not destroy,
Where sin's poison does not corrupt all-
This is not our world.
Five, for a world of mercy undeserved-
Where truth always prevails,
Where life may be lived beyond disease's grip,
Where love is everlasting-
This is a stained world cleansed in our Savior's blood,
This is our world.
Author's Note: This poem was written a while ago and left on my flash drive until I re-read it recently. I found that it fit some current circumstances in my life and my feelings concerning them. Its ending stanza is both an encouragement for me (I suppose that's a bit weird since I wrote it, but, oh well) and a statement of my convictions concerning the conclusion of my troubles. I have come to and still continue to realize that even though there might not always be a happy ending, we can always find refuge and strength in Jesus. Thank you for taking the time to read my poem.