Long Road

The young man walks alone down the long road.
The coat on his shoulder is not his only load.
His loosened tie and far-off gaze show trouble
Betraying the heartache he has stowed.

You gotta wonder if he sees the danger
Of the pent up rage and pain that he feels.
And inside his broken heart of anger
Will he turn to Jesus Christ and be healed?

The young man has pursued a downward journey.
Depression and fear pursue him morbidly.
His attitude and countenance spurn all help
Except for those who intercede prayerfully.

You gotta wonder if he sees the danger
Of the pent up rage and pain that he feels.
And inside his broken heart of anger
Will he turn to Jesus Christ and be healed?

The young man is now much older.
The years of life in Christ have healed the wounds.
He remembers the pain from which he's recovered
And praises God for the hope in which he lives.

You gotta know he now knows the danger
Of keeping hurts inside with no release.
And he is learning to tell others
Of hope in Jesus Christ and how he heals.

By Glen Alan Woods
April 2006
Written as a reflection on my journey from depression and suicidal thoughts as a teen into wholeness in Jesus Christ.