Many people go through very difficult times in life. The author documents the journey through his dark night of the soul. The poetry paints vivid word pictures with brutally honest feelings about what he is experiencing. He does not pretend to be something he is not. He merely writes from the darkness as he struggles to find the light. As the book progresses, the light at the end of the tunnel becomes apparent. He becomes, in fact, what he always thought he was in theory. This book is not a light read, but it is very easy to read.
This is Stan's eighth book of poetry printed. He uses his theology degree and life situations to write poetry. He loves to take the deep things of life and paint word pictures in simple language. He takes common experiences and writes about what many have gone through but do not know how to put into words. He and his wife Deb live in Minneapolis.
DISAPPOINTMENT TO GOD
as I have waited for You to send the Calvary
I can only imagine what You think of me
watching as I stumble around
hoping something worthwhile can be found
now I know I have much potential for Your glory
but the tale of my story
has thrown me all out of whack
crippled from the attack
although here at the foot of the Cross
praying You have a merciful clause
so all Your efforts for me will not be in vain
and somehow my loss will be to Your gain
I just need You to cauterize the wound
otherwise I fear the doom
or that my prayers Your ear merely trashes
but I have been through too many rites of passage
faced too many foes
so my hackles rose
nevertheless, I just froze
unable to move
or my faith to prove
crying
instead of trying
sitting instead of standing
leaning on my own understanding
which is why I must be a disappointment
and why You refuse me any healing ointment
