Growing up for me was not easy

Every day at school kids would tease me

And after school every night

I came home to some kind of fight

My whole childhood was filled with pain

I felt lost, cold, left out in the rain

As a young adult with responsibility

I failed to live my life with dignity

All the bad things that filled me with grief

Were at the expense of others was my belief

And as I got older and a bit more mature

I am learning the reasons for what I have to endure

The Lord who saved me came one day

And said child get on your knees and pray

He said I know your heart feels full of glass

But it is my solemn promise this too shall pass

And all that has been done to hurt you

Has taught you the meaning of virtue

Every time you fall or stumble

It is me reminding you to be humble

You have been through trouble and strife

But I do have a plan for your life

Be patient with me and you will see

What wonders I have in store for thee

The pain and the anger you nurse deep inside

Let them go and swallow your pride

Forgive and Forget the ones who have hurt you somehow

They're my enemies too, I'll get them I vow...

Always be patient, loving, kind, and giving

This is what I wanted when I created the living

Never turn anyone away, not brother, stranger, or friend

Because it could be me that you do not tend

Do all of these things and one day you will see

A life filled with peace and harmony

It may not be on Earth that you'll be free

But you will be in Heaven forever joyfully..

Michelle Forsyth 2006