Not Anymore

           Many times I thought, wondered
           Where you were, why you kept away.
            I wondered  whether you thought of me
            Did you miss me and mine?
            Were your others better?
            Why did you abandon and reject me?
            Never visited, called, wrote, silence!

            Many times I dreamt, imagined
            sitting with you, discussing life issues
            You, giving me wise counsel
            Filling the void in my heart
            Affirming me with your love
            Protecting me from the darkness.

            Then I met Him who is faithful
            He gave me what I needed and more; peace
            He healed the pain, affirming me as His
            He covered my nakedness taking the shame
            I can trust Him for his love endures