Once Upon A Shadow, Deep Inside A Dream

Because Of You

Can I have a moment of your time, dear friend, to tell you something true?
Until you see this to the end, it won’t make much sense to you.
The days that pass may seem unbearable, and you long to find your place,
In a world that seems unable, to see your part in the race.
But today I’ll tell you what I think you need to hear.
The reason you have fallen into this rut is only because of fear.
I know because I’ve been there tempted to let it all go,
Pretending not to care thinking no one could know,
What I was feeling and going through, and how each morning was black to me.
How every night I cried myself to sleep, because I couldn’t see.
What did God have for me, in this daily battle of life?
And how did He expect me, to handle all this strife?
The sadness would be overwhelming, but I wouldn’t let it go,
I held on to it like an old friend, but I didn’t let is show.
Why should I wait for God? Is His plan for me so important?
I could get much more accomplished, if I just do what I want.
And despite the agony of lies, I surged forward into the world,
And for a moment of time, forgot the importance of the cross and love.
God held onto me, held me in His arms, kept me with His grace,
So that when I lifted my eyes from the ground, I only saw His face.
To see the wonderful forgiving love He has for me, to feel His endless mercy,
To know that no matter what I did, He would always love me.
The truth is still the same today, my dear and wonderful friend,
For you and for me, His forgiving grace and love still remains.
I know we haven’t spoken, it seems as though we’ve drifted apart,
It was only because I didn’t want you to throw it all away.
Think about the truth you know and the love God has for you,
And remember that patience is rewarded, if you remain strong for what’s true.
You know what is right and what must be done, think about what you have,
Think about what you are promised, thing about who is counting on you,
To stand upright and prove that God is awesome and true to His promises.
Remember that we love you and we only want the best.
Remember who we are and that this is God’s surest test.
And so, my friend, I close this poem, the only way to talk to you,
And in closing I say this is all because of you.
We endure everyday just to be with God forever,
And we can only hope that you endure with us and remember,
I love you, my sister, stay strong with me.