Shells

Shells upon the sandy beach
Some still new, colourful
Some bleached white, brittle
So old and thin: they've given in
There's no life left in them
Once they shone
Once they were as new

Is this to be the same?
Is this how it will happen?
To me...to you?

Are we simply tossed upon the shores?
In this life we lead
Are we down, despondent?
Does our poor heart bleed?
For our sorrows: for our needs...

Well please listen...
Please hear the loud cry
Jesus is coming again
His promises are sure
His love: undemanding
He will take us home
Those long gone
And those still standing
Will be borne upon angel's wings

Only allow Him entrance
Only invite Him in
Give to Him the keys
To your heart and soul
Yes: allow Him in
Give Him sole control

For our Father promised
Our Father delivered
His only begotten son
To take our sins
Until into heaven we could wing...