From depths so deep, in shadows cast,  
I lived with ghosts of a troubled past.  
Chains that clinked with every stride,  
The devil's cuffs, where fear did hide.

Trapped so low, in the darkest well,  
No light to see, no hope to tell.  
Lost I was, where no eyes could see,  
A soul in the pit, yearning to be free.

I raised my gaze, through tears, through pain,  
Prayed for mercy, for strength to gain.  
"Is there a God?" my heart did plead,  
"Show me your love, in this my need."

Then clouds did part, the sun's warm glow  
Bathed my face, in its gentle show.  
Upon my knees, earth met my plea,  
"Oh God, I see you, now I believe."

With Jesus now, who walks my side,  
In His steps, I now abide.  
His voice, a balm, that sets me free,  
Through His deliverance, I'm truly free.

May 9, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop
Penned for my friend 
JIM Hollis KB4IUD