He Holds My Tears by DM Bucher

I plead for mercy.
Broken within;
Agonies of regret.

I seek compassion
In my weakness,
I cry Rescue!
Does He hear?

Tears cannot cleanse
The wounds of regret.
Tears though rivers
Cannot restore stolen joy.

Grief blurs my vision
Yet my heart sees,
Searches in darkness,
As blind, yet hopes.

Hopes in your love,
Unfailing love that
Pours forth mercy,
Rescues, restores, keeps.

The dead offer no praise,
They have no hope.
Though death beckons,
Yet I remain.

Though the enemy mocks,
Yet I stand.
For my God has heard,
My tears He holds.

He will answer
His rescue is sure.
No evil stands
Before Him.

My enemy flees
Terrified, disgraced-
While I, my
Restoration dare embrace.

I am a writer, teacher, speaker, retired missionary, CASA volunteer, experienced counselor, and hospice and palliative care support personnel. Founder of Serenity in Suffering blog, https://www.serenityinsuffering.com, born out of personal struggle and suffering, but also the personal and spiritual growth I experienced walking through the hard places of life. I share ways to grow personally and find spiritual intimacy with Christ, finding purpose in the trials you face. My prayer for you is that will may truly find Serenity in Suffering.