This goes out to all who face a less-than-perfect Valentine’s Day, to those who long to be loved with a perfect love, to all who will go home alone tonight. You are never truly alone.
“Alone Tonight”
Chocolates and flowers, they fill the stores,
As your tears flow unbidden behind closed doors.
Cards and roses flash red and pink,
You rush right past them, trying not to think.
For you will go home alone tonight.
To you who have lost your husband or wife,
Your soul-mate, your best friend, the love of your life.
Cancer has stolen, an accident taken.
Your world crashed down, your faith was shaken.
And you must go home alone tonight.
To you in whose heart lies a lonely song,
The vows were broken, the ring is gone.
All that remains is a shattered trust.
You can’t go on, but you know that you must.
And you will go home alone tonight.
To you who have given to God your life,
Promised your all, as you wait for husband or wife.
All around you, it seems, are couples in love,
You wait and wonder if He hears your cries from above.
For you will go home alone tonight.
To you who have been ignored and neglected,
You stay true to your vows, though you’re unloved and rejected.
You pray for peace, an end to the pain.
You don’t understand why God won’t stop the rain.
And you will go home alone tonight.
To all who sit alone in the dark,
Pain engulfs you; grief leaves its mark.
I can’t take your pain, I can’t dry your tears,
I can’t stop the anguish, or vanquish your fears.
But I can lift your head, take you by the hand,
Lead you to One Who knelt alone in the sand.
Alone in the Garden, facing the cross.
He knows all your pain, He feels all your loss.
His name is Jesus, His tears fell for you,
He longs to heal you, make all things new.
He died for your sin, and to take all your pain,
He lives for your joy, so you find love again.
And one day in Heaven, you’ll look into His face,
You’ll see perfect love, acceptance, and grace.
Your heart will swell in unbroken song.
Those lonely nights, forever gone.
-Kimberly Joy
Wow Kim you are quite the writer and a poet! Jesus is a perfect cure for a lonely heart…
No matter how bad the pain, Jesus brings love, comfort, peace and healing. I will be forever grateful to Him.
Thank you Kim. Just how I feel.
Praying for you, Cathy.
Very well written. You are loved!
Thank you, Natalie. Your words mean so much to me. Praying for you and your precious little girl.
Like those words yes the Lord will help you through and you are never alone! You have your sons and the Lord never leaves you or forsakes you he is our strength and joy no matter what our circumstances are he loves us unconditionally. Your doing a great job!
Thank you, Kay. His grace is sufficient-always!
Beautifully written from a beautiful heart!
Thank you, Melissa. I appreciate your kind words!
Words from the heart. Thanks Kim. So far, only sisters are commenting, but I will be the first guy. Yes, Jesus definitely heals and helps.
Thank you, Rick. He heals the brokenhearted, and brings hope again.
Love you dear friend.
Thank you, Cheri. Much love to you and your family!
Amen! And just a reminder that you are loved!
Thank you, Molly! Your constant smile and joy are such an inspiration to me!
Thanks Kim for such comforting words.
You’re very welcome. I praise God for the comfort He gives, so that we may comfort those around us.
Dearest Kim, thank you so much for sharing this poem. Your pain is transparent but more importantly is the transparency of your hope and belief that one day we will meet our heavenly love, Jesus. Today I spent my day feeling alone. Alone is a world that Satan’s doings surround us and he is all to willing to lead the lonely heart down paths that are not paved in gold. Today I felt self- pity and self loathing. Your share made it clear to me that today I was not walking with the Lord. The Lord graciously fills me with love, empathy and compassion for others , including myself. It is now clear I was in Satan’s playground creating an opening for his attack. Today I am humbled by Jesus’s grace that though I did not turn to Him today , he silently walked with me protecting me from my own broken heart and the trials that can come from lingering in my self-pity for to long.
Your writing took me back to the place I need to be, in Gods word , reminding me that I truly am never alone.
God bless you and I humbly was blessed by your vulnerability it took in your share.
Thank you for sharing your heart, Michelle. I know that’s not an easy thing to do. I try to think of loneliness this way: just as cold drives me close to a fire, so my loneliness drives me into the arms of Jesus to find comfort. And He has never failed to provide the comfort I need. Praying for you today.