Pale Shadow

A poem from 1990 - a psalm of lamentation

I used to be an aspiring warrior,

a theologian -

a rock.

I used to be in love,

I used to be certain

- unstable

Who are you?

Who are you to ride on my horse?

Are you me?

Are you who I used to be?

Who is now the shadow

and who the identity?

I used to be dressed in armour

- I seldom cried.

I hid in the One who is higher than I.

Now I only talk to my father

and do not feel the relationship that we have.

Who are you?

Who are you to throw a blanket over reality?

Are you me?

Are you who I used to be?

Who is now the truth

and who the poor man?