Always there
Through the
Highs and lows
Losses and gains
Pain and joy
In times of
Fear or bravery
Loneliness or companionship
Poverty or wealth
Health or illness
You were always there
You never left
When I was
At home or far away
With family or without
When I had
A job or had none
Much or little
Support or none
You were there
You never left
You are
A strong tower
Dependable
Strong
Mighty
Yet …
Gentle
A counselor
A friend
A Father
A provider
A safe place
You saw
The tears
The frustration
The disappointment
The failures
The successes
The enthusiasm
The lack of it
The foolishness
The bad decisions
The good decisions
All of it …
The shame
The embarrassment
Yet you never left
You were always there
A journey
A long journey
With miles to go
Yet
You are still here
Strong
True
Righteous
Everything good
Everything noble
Everything worthy of praise
Everything perfect
You are
Faithful
A friend forever
My God and my Lord
Thank you.
© Catherine Maina 2000
Psalms 36:5(ESV)
Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens,
your faithfulness to the clouds.
Fountains of hope poetry 