Be Still And Know

Stillness takes my breath away;
but music’s not much better;
it forces all that stillness to stay;
and memories remain forever.

Music soothes the savage breast;
for such is to be its role;
but it can’t pass survival’s test;
for it paralyzes the soul.

It leads the mind off to wander;
searching for remnants of sense:
I can’t remain so, very much longer;
I can’t live my life in past tense.

It’s said that music can calm the beast;
but, when will it finally go away;
making its violence suddenly cease;
and allowing my solace to stay.

When music and silence, both dismay;
what will bring my sorrow’s release?
I need to bring about another new day;
from the One who grants us all peace.

But that day is not within my discretion;
I cannot control my coming and going;
scheduled by One who is my protection;
the Master, who demands I keep growing.

Faith offers us all of life’s only solutions;
but faith is a gift, only One can bring;
drawing us all to the only conclusions:
“Be still and have faith in the King!”