To Whom Should I Speak Today?

By: T. Eric Peet

I.

To whom should I speak today?

Brothers are evil;

The friends of today love not.

II.

To whom should I speak today?

Hearts are covetous;

Every man plundereth the goods of his fellow.

III.

To whom should I speak today?

The peaceful man is in evil case;

Good is cast aside everywhere

IV.

To whom should I speak today?

Yesterday is forgotten;

Me do not as they were done by nowadays.

V.

To whom should I speak today?

There is no heart of man

Where on one might lean.

VI.

To whom should I speak today?

The righteous are no more;

The land is given over to evil-doers.

VII.

To whom should I speak today?

There is a lack of confidants;

Men have recourse to a stranger to tell their troubles.

VIII.

To whom should I speak today?

I am laden with misery,

And am without a comforter.