Send Me An Angel

(Written 12/13/07. This particular piece was written whilst I was serving as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I had been assigned to labor in the cities of Danville and Alamo California during this time. I had spent the Thanksgiving holiday already in this area, which had proven to try my faith in myself and my ability to communicate well with others. Christmas, and a transfer change was looming before me and if I had known what trials were meant to come my way shortly after the Christmas holiday, I might not have had the strength to stay and complete my service).

With fear and trembling,

on my knees I plead.

Tears flow freely;

my soul can barely breath.

My heart cries out.

In the darkness, all is still.

The pain leaves scars of doubt.

My spirit's numb; its hard to feel.

Send me an angel.

I need loving arms around me.

Light the dark so I can see.

A hand that's warm to dry my tears;

lift all my doubts and fears.

Send me an angel.

Shadows of the day,

burn trails in my memory.

And clouded is the way

that leads to my belief.

Send me an angel.

I need loving arms around me.

Light the dark so I can see.

A hand that's arm to dry my tears;

lift all my doubts and fears.

Send me an angel.

Gently from above,

a soft had is shown.

I'm reaching up,

finding strength beyond my own.

My eyes behold

a face of love.

The friend from before

is my angel from above.

(Thankfully, a prayer was answered, and when I was meant to experience the darkest trial of my missionary service, God sent someone to be there with me; another sister missionary who knew what to say and do to ease the burden I felt in my heart and soul. In short, God did send me an angel. She may not know it, but her wisdom and spiritual insight gave me the strength to keep on).