How Much Longer Poem by Danny Speicher

How much more can my weary heart take, Lord?
I stand at Your feet and plead for Your peace
Each time I see it on the horizon
It ends up sliding further from my reach

How much more can my family take, Lord?
They have sacrificed much in recent years
Striving to do what You want them to do
Yet still they are left with eyes full of tears

How much more can my lonely heart take, Lord?
I frequently question if she's out there
And, if she is, how long must I linger
To catch a glimpse of her beautiful stare?

I seek Your direction and peace, my Lord
As this ship sets sail on the sea of life
I set my sails into the Spirit's wind
And pray Your navigation through the strife

How much longer until we get home, Lord?
How much longer must I wait to see You?
I long to see land off the crystal sea
And long for that earth: bright, shiny and new

((April 6th,2005))