My Heart Knew

My heart knows …… what comes in From joy to sorrow, its feelings follow, Sorts them out, makes them blend Wounds to pain, mends to regain My heart knows ….. what it takes to be strong Fends off blows, heals scars that oppose Praises the righteous, forgives the wrong Calms the mind, softens the unkind. My heart knows….. what to save and feel Treasures the gifts God gave that lifts Keeps faith to heal, denies the unreal Memories to erase, welcomes a warm embrace. My heart knew…. what kept it alive Locked the coldness out, its faith devout Lets in love that thrives, its vitality survives I now know…. what my heart knew