These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Why Does God Seem Silent at Times?

At times, God seems so silent, cold,
uncaring for our pain.
Yet, He is always speaking bold
in ways, that are quite plain.

So, why do we with straining ears
cry out to hear His Voice
when His Arms reach to take our fears,
to help our hearts rejoice?

The winds of life in blustery roar
may cause the child to fall,
and roll upon the mud some more,
and scream at God and call,

but God in Voice so still and small
stands near as gentle breath
to wipe each brow, to smile, and call,
preventing us from death.

So, silent God is not at all.
He's speaking all the time.
"Please tune our ears to hear Your Call
to hear each rhythm, rhyme."

by Jay O’Toole
on April 19th, 2021