My Time

There have been many days where time seemed to slip away I wrestled with the enemy who tried to end my stay Quickly fleeing through my hands as I watch in disbelief No one helped me as I walked or offered me relief Watching through the moving mist I let just time slip away I didn’t realize the blessing of having one more day Sometimes it seemed an enemy was rooting for the end of me He pushes and he curses and hopes that I can’t see Pushed onward through a darkened maze, but aha, there is light I can see it always shining even through the darkest night If I just look at the brighter things I’ll see it there to guide I need to do some steering, not just be here for the ride I must find the purpose in my time as I stumble on ahead And I know the light will lead me if I look upward as I’m led