FORGOTTEN, REMEMBRANCE | Jeff M. Galvin

How have I forgotten

The ways in which I do Your work?

Is it possible I’ve fallen,

Down among the mud and dirt?

I remember when we met,

Do You still remember me?

An oath I took to make amends

Was it really just a dream?

By Your breath, I had been lifted

Will I be shunned for feeling high?

For Your work, I had felt gifted!

Must I fall now, from the sky?

By now, I must have lost my way

Do You still remember me?

I can’t remember what to say,

Am I forgotten, as I bleed?

Upon Your name, I’ve done my best

Will You return me to the light?

The world without You feels like death,

Can You bring me back to life?

I swear I didn’t mean to falter,

Can I really be redeemed?

If I build anew Your altar,

Will my sacrifice be seen?

On my own, I can do nothing

Must this really be my fate?

Without Your grace the pain is numbing

Are my grievances too great?

I seek only that I should serve,

Have You known me to deceive?

To bring Your fire down to earth,

If I ask, shall I receive?

I know You see the way I struggle,

Is this all by Your design?

Am I made now to be humble,

To serve Your will instead of mine?

I know the answers to these questions,

How could I ever have forgotten?

This work You gave me is a blessing,

But was I foolish to have sought it?

In the end I am but human,

Could You help me, once again?

This work is mine and I must do it,

Do You have more strength to lend?

I’ve been away from home so long,

Is there still a bed for me?

If I find the door again and knock

Will You still remember me?