250125 Warning Signs

 Warning Signs 

Too of't ignore each warning sign

That everything is all but fine

Brushing them off as no big deal

In hindsight learning, they were real

At the time though, we might downplay

In hopes bad feelings go away

Don't want to think something's amiss

And so the warning signs, dismiss

Gut feelings that don't quite make sense 

Reject as of no consequence

Yet, if ignored, things can grow worse

Eventually, the dam will burst

Warning signs might be physical 

A heads up that you're getting ill

A rash, a lump, an ache or pain

Or strange symptoms you can't explain 

Sometimes the warning signs are those

That truly are under your nose

Something smells fishy; not quite right 

Inducing in you, fight or flight

Hair on your neck stands up on end

Unnerved in ways can't comprehend 

Tone of unease you try to skirt

Your senses are in high alert

Other signs occur subtly 

Or slowly, so you fail to see

Them as the warnings that they are

Perhaps until things go too far

God's given us a warning system 

An inner sense that comes from Him

Alerting us when things are off

So we'll respond if we don't scoff

His Spirit's placed in us to guide

Not to be fearful or to hide

Instead, a spiritual interaction

Used to compel us to take action

See warning signs? Then heed their call 

Trusting that God is God of all

Thus, anything that you go through

Your loving Father is there, too