By: Dorothy Snyder
�Am What?� I said.
�Tell me what you need.�
�I need patience, Sir.
My kids, you see,
Are driving me up a tree!�
�I AM,� He said.
�I heard you, Sir,
but What?
I need to know.�
He gazed into my longing eyes
And asked, �What do you need?�
�I�m so frightened, Sir.
The world�s a mess
With hatred and unrest.
Who can I trust?
Where do I turn?
There�s just not any peace!�
�I AM, � He said.
�Am What?� I said.
�My husband doesn�t seem to care.
My friends are way too busy.
My job is just so hectic,
It almost makes me dizzy!�
�I have so many questions�
Why? Who? When? And Where?�
�I AM,� He said.
�Am Who?� I said,
and fell to my knees in despair.
His hands reached down
And cupped my chin,
And wiped away my tears.
�I AM,� He said,
and very slowly
truth rang in my ears.
�But my needs are overwhelming,
my emptiness so great.
My emotions have run wild,
From confusion to great hate.�
�I AM,� He said,
and as I found
the courage to respond,
I looked into His eyes of love,
It was like breaking of the dawn.
�I Am,� He said.
�I know,� said I,
and nothing seemed to matter.
The burdens of my daily life
Were lifted from my shoulders.
The questions that had plagued me so
No longer were unanswered.
�I AM,� He said.
�Oh Lord, I am so sorry��
�I AM,� He said.
�But Lord, I�ve failed you so�.�
�I AM,� He said.
�But, Lord�..�
�I AM,� He said,
and finally I rested.
�I believe you, Lord.
I trust you, Lord.�
�I Am,� He said,
�.and smiled.
