be patient and wait

when i see someone i know

or don't know,

or barely

know

going off the proverbial 

deep end.

i breathe.

i sigh.

i've been there. i've spent

much time

in the dark night of the soul.

i don't wish it upon

anyone.

to travel to this place

where you hold your head

in your hands

and wait desperately

for relief, for the saving

hand

of God's grace.

there is little you can do

or say to help.

you can only hold them.

stand by

and whisper, it's coming,

it's coming

keep your faith. be patient

and wait.