Frustration

How much can one stand?
When a loved one is in trouble?
When nothing can be done?
To help with something noble?

Sympathy can be a curse,
And inquiry a terrible insult.
When the problem is inside,
And anger is the result.

The frustration of not being able to help
Can drive one to distraction.
When love demands a response,
And there’s nothing left for action

Finally, there’s only one thing left,
And it stands alone as a solution.
One must resort to prayer,
And ask the Lord for a resolution.