Though life can sometimes seem like an endless journey of questions without answers, if we truly reach out beyond our inner walls, a lifeline awaits us.

This poem helped me to explore this feeling of hopelessness, and reminded me that in these times, friends and family are truly, only a phone call away.

This poem originally was published in Poems on Life

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In Times Of
by Kit McCallum
My soul drifts aimlessly in times of hopelessness.
It searches tirelessly for meaning and truth ...
Yet finds no direction.

My heart bleeds quietly in times of loneliness.
It yearns to find warmth and happiness ...
Yet it somehow eludes me.

My eyes seek out visions in times of want.
They gaze endlessly through the blackness that envelops them ...
Yet they cannot see the light.

My ears listen earnestly in times of silence.
They search for familiar sounds to comfort and console ...
Yet they cannot penetrate the darkness that surrounds me.

My arms reach out frantically in times of despair.
They seek strength and compassion to enfold me ...
Yet they find nothing substantial to enwrap.

My mind cries out desperately in times of solitude.
It poses intense questions that demand answers ...
Yet there are none to be found.

***


My hand reaches out earnestly in these times of confusion.
It dials the number of a familiar and calming voice ...
And gratefully, my lifeline to sanity ... remains intact.
© 2000 Kit McCallum Please respect the rights of the author and Passions in Poetry. If you would like to use this poem on your own web page, please contact the Author. Thank you.
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45 Visitor Comments (from the Voting form)
  • Stephen
    I appreciate the succinctness of this poem. Searching for meaning is a universal theme and I still doubt where I am going (aged 50 years)
  • Jennifer
    great poem. really touched me! this really tells how i've been feeling for the past 2 years :(
  • Darlene
    This is a very good poem, it says alot. My daughter is going through a very trying time right now and I am going to make a hard copy and send it to her. She has had nothing but hard times in her life. Hopefully this will sooth her and let her know that I will always be there for her!
  • Kristen
    This poem was amazing, i am still only a teenager but during the hard times that i am faceing now, it speakes to me and relates to me.
  • Gustavo
    I think that this poem covers many of the ways that many people in today's world feel because they haven't found their purpose in life and somtimes they realize that the answer was given a long time ago and they just had to accept themselves and take the right help and love.
  • Robert
    I thought that poem was very Good, Life is difficult some times and I felt that it relates to me, so Good Job
  • yvonne
    The content is expressive.
  • Bernadette
    It is 3:38 in the morning and I have just finished talking to lonly 38 year old son who is searching for a real love in his life. Jesus is the only love that we need at times like these when relationships (unequally yoked persons ) fail. Your poem does illustrate the importance of living, loving life the way God wants us to live. I did find much understanding, wisdom, comfort, and experience in your poem. I can relate to what is being stated in your expression of thought. I am grateful to you for your level of poetry writting. It is very truthful and honest for times like these.
  • Jessica
    I like this poem because it makes me feel like I can have hope for a healthy future with my fiancee'patrick and my kitty pooter I am getting married by the end of the summer and want to be married only once so I am scared a little bit because I don't all of a sudden want a divorce to come up because I love this guy and he say's that he loves me well thank you for listening, and thank you for your time sincerely Jessica
  • Nadine
    This poem was absolutely beautiful!
  • JONETTA
    I VOTED FOR THIS POEM BECAUSE IT TOUCHED ME IT MADE ME THINK OF MY LIFE EXCEPT FOR ME I STILL HAVE NOT YET FOUND MY WAY THROUGH THESE HARD TIMES BUT I KNOW THERE IS A WAY AND I KNOW I'LL FIND IT.
  • Darla
    This poem states exactly how I feel at times,nicely written.
  • ivan
    nice 1,i really can relate
  • masooma
    wow . a true and beautiful poem. so nice.
  • Reham
    I liked it so much, It expresses what i feel, what i can not put into words
  • sYen
    another inspirational poem of yours. u can really write =) this poem of yours. really potrays my life. thx. it's a great poem. keep it up
  • Leslie
    I JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT THIS POEM HITS HOME. THANKS FOR SHARING IT.
  • Sara
    This is exactly how I am feeling right now. Your words moved me.
  • jennifer
    i like this alot
  • Sloane
    Your poem was so touching. I think a lot of people will like it. It's beautiful.
  • Sariah
    This poem was awesome. Being a poet myself I am amazed. It really captures how a person feels. Good job
  • lala
    It took the feelings right out of my heart.
  • priyanka
    really a very touching poem . One to be byhearted . I also sent this poem to the one whom I love .
  • kari
    This is my life poem. Thank you for touching me in a way that i've never been touched before.
  • Rajpal
    I can relate, nothing more needs to be said, thankyou, go well and enjoy.
  • Shawna
    LIFE IS SUCH A ENDLESS BATTLE, FULL OF QUESTIONS THAT REALLY SOMETIMES HAVE NO ANSWER. THIS POEM SAYS A GREAT DEAL, IF ONE LOOKS DEEP ENOUGH AT THE WORDS!THANK YOU!
  • dods
    something that i can relate, really! just in time of my current status. everything happens for a reason, trials do come our way, but these are meant to be - to make us stronger. I really love the poem.
  • amal
    I think this poem is the best expression of hard times that everyone goes through but has no explanation to, times that the poet gracefully described in feelings and emotions. I was feeling bad today and the poem spoke to me. Thanks.
  • Sam
    The poem was really great. Simply superb
  • Ellie
    love this poem and love everyone that Kit writes. You truly have a gift and a true heart to your feelings. Please keep feeling and sharing. It is your gift
  • shaguftah
    keep it up mr. poet:)!
  • sissy
    Thank you, Kit, for this inspirational poem. Even when we are alone, we do not have to feel lonely. I shared this with a very special friend of mine who lives far away.
  • N
    Very meaningful. Life drains us, but a lifeline can keep our heads above water.
  • jessika
    well i just wanted to say this poem is great. It could mean many different things about life like love or depression! It's great!
  • mellisa
    i loved that poem that was me
  • ezra
    like it a lot
  • Dee
    thank you. your poem found my heart. or did my heart find your poem?
  • angel
    Had I the words to express my feelings, this is what I would have written. Well done, Kit McCallum. Thank you!
  • ainon
    I love Kit McCallum poems. Its so touching and suits my life story
  • april
    your poem made me think long and hard about life's ups and downs
  • Nini
    A coin always have two sides! One positive thing brings you out of hundred negetive things. And this thing is always there in front of you! Happy to see my own feelings here.
  • Carolyn
    This is very good. Does hit the right spots! Thank-you.
  • Amy
    This poem pretty much sums up how I've felt lately about my own life...I'm glad to see I'm not the only one.
  • dianne
    beautifully written,gratefully received
  • Nana
    This poem is such a lovely piece.
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