Darkness hovers at the door
eye out for an entrance
an opening in my armor
a reason to steal my joy
The joy of the Lord
is my strength and my armor
the Light that keeps
darkness at bay
Despair lurks in the shadows
waiting for an opportunity
to pull me back into darkness
with hopes of keeping me evermore
Vigilance is crucial
I never can forget
Darkness desires to consume me
and take my joy away
I must stand firm
in the armor of my Lord
His belt of truth
reminding me He is my Light
Flaming arrows of sorrow
guilt, shame, and despair
fly from the darkness
my heart and soul their target
With the shield of faith
darkness is thwarted
unless I grow careless
even for a moment
I grow weary and tired
pain overwhelms me
My shield falls to the ground
darkness overcomes
Yet my Savior never forsakes
this despair will not last
Though I am in darkness
I will pray in the Spirit
Light returns to my soul
I set my armor to the ready
once again standing vigilant
as darkness hovers at my door
9/14/11 Update – This poem was linked at dVerse Poets Pub for Open Link Night – Week 9