A Sign Poem by Wilfred Mellers

Dear God, give me a sign.
It feels like I've been left behind.
Just something to remind me,
Anything to help me feel fine.
This world is so unkind;
Tranquility I cannot find.
So please, just send a sign.

Anything to let me know you are still there,
Something to show you still care.
My words seem to vanish in the air;
So much pain I bear.
Please, Lord, answer my prayer.
Is anyone still up there?
Circles are now squares.

Sadness is what I wear,
Filled with such grief.
I need something to restore my belief.
Does my voice fall on deaf ears?
Must I face all my fears alone?
Heartaches I've collected as souvenirs.
Please, if you could be so kind,

Just give me a little sign.
Tomorrow, the sun will shine.
They say prayer is your hotline;
It's not for me to understand the grand design.

Please, if you are so inclined,
I just need some peace of mind.
I'll understand if you decline.
I'll drink wine and be fine;
All I need is just a sign.