Soul Tinnitus

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