A Life in Words

Running outside as he throws his phone on his bed... The rain drops from the crying sky slide down his face as he steps out into the night... He looks in his hands hoping to find some sort of comfort, some soft of truth. He looks around trying to find something that he is looking for without knowing what it is. He sees a ladder against the side of his house as he runs to it. He starts to climb up gripping his hands on the shingles that cover the roof. He pulls himself up and starts to stumble to the highest point. His feet plant and his toes grip the edges of the siding and his hands throw themselves to the air. He starts to tremble as he screams to the sky. God, he cries, where are you... Where did you go. His voice trembles as his heart starts to cry out. Oh God, I trust you with my whole heart, I trust your path and your direction but this rocky road hurts... He slides down to his knees starting to sob... He screams to the sky... Where am I supposed to go, what am I supposed to do. His limp body starts to lean forward without him noticing and as his eyes open he can see that he is starting to slide off... as his body leans forward and his balance gives in he feels a grip on his shoulder pulling him back... He feels arms sliding around his body and a voice whispering in his ear... He starts to sob a cry deeper than he had ever felt before in his life as the voice repeats in his ear, I have always been here.... I have always been right here... Trust in me through this hurt and I will hold you close, I will hold you tight for I am right here... and always have been