Once, ’twas just a dull sound,

dull like my idle mind; it echoed

deep inside me like a shrill cry,

a passing, dying moan.

Again, it haunts me,

irking, irritating my soul’s depth,

touching me; this time, I could feel

not so distant… it’s burning,

moving me up; I can’t resist

I can’t ignore.

Awake, unlike many times ago,

disturbed but not troubled,

puzzled but determined,

annoyed and yet searching

satisfied … still longs for more.

Assured, much more than ever,

He consoled my soul

and directed my destiny;

my inquiries, responded

I won’t be troubled anymore;

much more sure I am,

my salvation is coming