God Speed
i put on my face
a tooth filled grin
rehashing bashing
coming down hard
on others and myself
looking for fingers to point blame
and all the while
someday along this fork in the road
i'll feel that smile
and the ones in return
i get back
when the hurt has subsided
and the lesson
has been learned
good fortune earned
not simply wanted
with burning yearning ache
at every winding turn
keep on walking down this
straight path
love his mercy and compassion
take your blame
move on yet fear
the flame and his wrath
God he loves us
each and all
he will pick you up
when you fall
even if you feel
you must crawl
and claw to get by
it is a lesson learned
damage done
so still you try
he knows you can take it
therefore you are still alive
so keep on this
straight underpopulated road
it's a long narrow
journey
so take a few friends
to lighten your load
then when you trip
the fall is not so long
they'll be there
and care for you
when you slip
or if you are doing wrong
and all along
all the while
these lessons learned
will reinforce
strengthen and brighten
that smile
when you think you don't
believe
God will be there
he will never leave
Amen forever with spirit,
love, family,
and friends
a future with the Lord
is one that will not end.
Copyright © Jennifer Hanebuth | Year Posted 2006
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