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'Learning Patience' and other poems
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Patience is a virtue,
but I readily admit,
that having to wait for things I want
bothers me quite a bit.
So, rather than be patient
I'd pester my friends with calls,
even if they said it would take some time.....
still, please get on the ball!!!
I saw that wasn't Jesus' way,
so down on my knees I went
and begged the Lord for patience,
and I truly did repent.
But still I wasn't listening,
so drastic measures He used at last,
I guess I'll learn patience the hard way,
with my right ankle in a cast!
Lord, that's not exactly what I meant,
but I trust that you know best,
and I'll surely be a lot more patient
at the end of this tough test!
You'll likely hear some 'thank yous'
from my friends and family,
as they'll have an easier time dealing with
the improved and patient "me"!
Ursula Stouffer, Apr. 16th, 2002
Spring
When the stars are shining
and the moon lights up the sky,
when the owls hoots mournfully
I feel you are nearby.
When the sun shines strong again,
giving us warmth and light,
when springtime is upon us,
in your creation I delight.
When the flowers are blooming,
small children skipping by
singing their happy little songs,
I know that you are nigh.
I listen to the bird's sweet song,
see white clouds in the sky so blue,
I watch things get greener every day
and all around me I see you.
I feel the balmy breeze come through my window
and I long to be outside,
but I'll give you all my sadness
and only in you I'll hide.
I feel your loving arms around me,
I know you'll hold me tight
till summer will be in the land
and my leg will be alright.
Thank you, Lord, for loving me
through laughter and through tears,
and for being there each day
today and through the years.
Ursula Stouffer, Apr. 17th, 2002
Frustration
When my leg and arms are aching
and getting around is hard to do,
Lord, in my great frustration
I can only come to you.
When the stairs seem like Mt. Everest
and I loose my strength half way,
I will have to lean on you for strength
this minute and all day.
When the kid forgets to bring the phone
before she goes outside,
my tears of frustration you'll wipe away
when in you I will abide.
When a fly will buzz around my head
and the flyswatter I want to get out,
when I realize I can't chase the silly thing,
without you, Lord, in frustration I would shout!
When husband and kids have all gone out
and they forgot to bring me food,
I wallow in self pity, but then I remember
that you're still there, and it helps my mood.
When I need things, and they will say,
'I am tired of bringing you stuff',
I feel like I'm being a burden to them
and life seems mighty tough.
Lord, I don't know why I fractured my ankle,
but there's only one thing I can do,
since I am not able to cope on my own strength,
I have to completely rely on you!
I know you will take care of me,
now and through all time,
and I love you, Jesus, today and forever,
for I am yours, and you are mine.
Ursula Stouffer, Apr. 20th, 2002
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