For many years I tried,
To show my strength to others,
Not wanting a tear to shed,
Not letting in, sisters or brothers.
Any sign of weakness in me,
Was not a thing to show.
How fearful and sad I was,
I wanted no one to know.
Could I show God's abiding love,
If they saw my broken heart?
What would they think of me?
If I showed I was falling apart?
Learning now, to open my life,
Reaching out to for help when I hurt,
There is so much down deep inside,
Will I find gold inside the dirt?
Letting God comfort me through friends,
Trust my heart in their hands,
Trusting God to protect my life,
Knowing in His palms I will land!