Could I be as sure as you? Have my smile and carry through? Knowing all that lay ahead? With gratitude not bitter dread? For I have always seen that cup Empty more than full side up Should I my humor find And not leave it on the path behind? I cannot nor do I desire To go this journey alongside you But I will stay beside you should you tire- I hope my prayers might muster up A bit of hope Strength from love- You are not alone.
Do I sense your eyes? High above the topaz sky Gently watching down With the gleaming eyes of a Father Upon this cursed & earthly ground? And how will you find it here? Shall you beam with pride? To see me try with all my might- To be better To be stronger Than I’ve been before. Or shall I disappoint my dearest one? A broken shell on humanity’s shore? Strewn about with the trash That pollutes our gem in space, A problem rather than a solution In this disillusioned place? See me- A tried & seasoned soldier A tired & weathered soul And find me worthy. Find me at peace- You don’t go fault finding, Nor my imperfections see. Grateful, That’s what I am. For what else should I be? His eyes, His gaze, His strong arm, And gentle grace- May they look on me.
Bless his soul He tried so hard He hedged his bets And held the card Close to chest Hopeful gleam in his eye Giving him away A loser Once again Such a lonely angry man- Bless his soul.
Honestly ask yourself - is anyone listening?
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