Grains of Sand

I feel the falling grains of sand
Will bring an end that’s near
I see the time is close at hand
Just moments left I fear

Feelings I have learned to hide
From those who I are my kin
Causing hurt to those I’ve sinned
From one who’s filled with pride?

I fear that I have seen the last
Of memories from the past
The canyons of lost happiness
Contain a barren hollowness

A life of dread I have concealed
From those with broken hearts
I asked dear God as I kneel
To make this hurt depart

I trust in Jesus name I pray
Light the dark within this cave
Heal the pains from the past
Forgive the sins I have cast

Through your Son I asked forgiveness
Within his eyes resides the brightness
From his touch is felt your grace
The tears he shed embrace my face

Now the hour glass has drained
No grains of sand will flow
Inside a soul once filled with pain
Now binds a heart that glows

Written by: Roland R. Ruiz
July 21, 2010