Our Solitude

Each day I crave some solitude with You,
a quiet time far from the world and noise,
we need to talk, I need to listen too,
and hear You out on all my woes and joys.

My conscience, God, gives us our solitude,
the place we hash it out--what’s right and wrong,
where nary friend nor enemy may intrude,
when You and I can learn to get along.

We wish to be up close and personal,
with You I feel I have to, Lord, keep pace,
so You can work in me Your miracle,
to make ours a relationship of grace.

Alone I hear what puts me, Lord, at ease,
Your quiet voice--a little whispering breeze.

                      -- by Pete Voelz       12/11/12