David William Breidenthal Poet Lyric

Raised Hopes

Help my withering soul out of the dust 
Heal my shaking hands as you must 
I rely on raised hopes to get through my day
I feel high in the moment of lows of my dismay 

Hmmmm 
Oooooh
Ahhhhh

Help me heal from this shattered mindset of dread
Hold me close and don’t let go till my doubts are dead
I’m sorry, my eyesight is dying and I’m crying that you’ll uplift my spirits
Free me for an eternity with your might, for I need a break from being scared out of my wits

Compassion folds its wings at rest…
Raised hopes hangs low at its best
Affectionate shine makes me divine, never left behind
So, let me feel fine if you can be so kind…if you can be so kind…

Courtesy cheers me on till dusk to dawn
I’m like a fluttering fawn…till I’m gone…
Cleverness and genuine happiness
Makes me make progress

Hmmmm 
Oooooh
Ahhhhh

Help me heal from this shattered mindset of dread
Hold me close and don’t let go till my doubts are dead
I’m sorry, my eyesight is dying and I’m crying that you’ll uplift my spirits
Free me for an eternity with your might, for I need a break from being scared out of my wits

Compassion folds its wings at rest…
Raised hopes hangs low at its best
Affectionate shine makes me divine, never left behind
So, let me feel fine if you can be so kind…if you can be so kind…

Compassion folds its wings at rest…
Raised hopes hangs low at its best
Affectionate shine makes me divine, never left behind
So, let me feel fine if you can be so kind…if you can be so kind…

Compassion folds its wings at rest…
Raised hopes hangs low at its best
Affectionate shine makes me divine, never left behind
So, let me feel fine if you can be so kind…if you can be so kind…

Unwind for a time with me, unmisery times
I want to have blissfulness with You sometimes
Blessings and miracles come forth and forevermore 
You’re the one that I adore, that I truly, sincerely adore

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Alison A Smith nee Howarth September 1, 2026 at 3:21 PM David, this is a deeply moving lyric poem that reads beautifully as a heartfelt song or prayer. The repetition of the chorus and the gentle vocalizations give the piece a soothing, musical rhythm that perfectly matches the emotional weight of your words. I especially appreciate how you contrast the raw vulnerability of a "shattered mindset" and a "fluttering fawn" with the comforting personification of compassion folding its wings. It is a wonderful exploration of sorrow and the courageous reach