Soul Tinnitus
Perhaps you’ve heard of tinnitus
That ringing or roaring in your ears
Just another ailment to spite us
As we travel down the road of years
But what is this roaring in my soul
This constant and incessant noise
As turbulent as the sea billows that roll
While on the surface I try to keep my poise
I fear that I cannot hear the sweet sound
Of peace calling out my name
Just the enemy screams all around
As though caught in a vicious game
Some times the roar grows really loud
And at others it’s just a steady hum
Either way it’s still dark heavy cloud
And this soul affliction makes me numb
I’m learning to live with it day by day
Over time I have learned some control
Still wish this roaring would go away
And for no more tinnitus of soul