Does Anybody Care?
            © Ron Myers

    Alone today in pain and sorrow.
    Expect to feel the same tomorrow.
    People cold, compassion rare.
    I often think, does someone care?

    Go outside, put on a mask.
    Still drinking from a bitter cask.
    My life a sham.  A mere charade.
    And with each day my hope just fades.

    Went to a church, my soul to sate.
    The preacher did intimidate.
    I felt not love, but only scorn.
    I left the place so tired and worn.

    I went back home in sheer despair.
    Does anybody REALLY care?
    I'll feel this way forever more.
    Then a knock on my heart's door.

    Be still my Child, in Me find rest.
    Open your heart, I'll be your guest.
    I'll teach you what you need to know.
    In time you'll find your faith will grow.

    One can SAY my Words and yet,
    Words without Love, your needs not met.
    One can KNOW my Words and fail.
    Without love, the knowledge stale.

    One can DO my Word but know,
    That without Love, your faith won't grow.
    This is what I want to teach.
    That without Love, no one you'll reach.

    Lord, HOW will this help heal my soul.
    Nobody cares, this world is COLD.
    The Lord replied, to meet YOUR need,
    To harvest Love, first PLANT the seed.
 

    Peace to you,
    Ron Myers
    spirit-7@ix.netcom.com

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