SNATCHED FROM HELL

The light brought shame
And exposed the fractures 
That were hidden 
In my heart and brain 

I came face to face with myself 
Like a microscope investigating termites 
Housed in wooden shelves 

I finally realized 
The beast I've always been 
The hurt I've caused others 
By the termites 
That was eating away my conscience 
And left me lame 

Abused as a child, had made me numb 
Untouched by love 
To anger I succumbed 

But the word of God
Penetrated my heart 
His light guided me 
To a brand new start

Now I can live a life that's free
For the hand of God
Has rescued me.

Wilford Barker.