I Search Within

Seeking answers,
from me,
from God,
from this world.

The deeper I search
the deeper I sink
pulled under the surface
no answers in sight.

In my search I see your hand extended,
reaching out,
offering to help pull me to the surface
but I can’t bring myself to meet you halfway
knowing you have your own burdens to bear.

I search within
to find my own strength
to find my own answers.

My questions aren’t your questions
and only I can find the answers.
I search within
but there is nothing
only dark
yet I search for a grain of light.

I search for hope.

© Michele Markley 2009