My Footprints in the Sand...

Once was a little girl, from many years ago

who went through some things, that not many people know

her life was turned upside down, and all innocence was lost

there was no turning back, no one knew to what cost

Little by little, inch by inch, she was slowly stripped of everything

she was or ever would be, not even knowing what it means

he played with her emotions, until she didn’t know how to feel

or even what to feel, questioning, can this be real

He towered over her, like the sun blankets the earth

he was in total control, crippling her very worth

is that what love is, when no air or sound can escape

as his huge palm covers her mouth, further silenced by tape

His body fully matured, she holds her screams inside

hers not even sprouting, as her hands are being tied

why didn’t he pull out her heart, at least there would be no more pain

to him it didn’t even matter, as her heart filled with rain

Her tears flow silently down her cheeks, her body is too tired to fight

is that what love is, because it just doesn’t seem right

a silent pain lived with forever, as she slowly slips away

to some magical, faraway place, wishing she could only stay

She walks along the beach, trying to take it all in

this place was so different, from where she’d just been

a cool breeze across her face, the sound of waves upon the shore

she slowly closes her eyes, and asks…is this you Lord?

Was it you who brought me here, to this warm and beautiful place?

your love I feel surrounding me, is that your hand upon my face?

when I closed my eyes today, I never thought I’d leave my footprints in the sand

or even just to sit with you, as you reached out for my hand

No matter what happens today, I know I’ll never be the same

but I will move on after this, and never hold my head in shame

I wouldn’t know how to smile, without crying these tears

and I’ll learn forgiveness, as I let go of these four years

I wouldn’t have this strength, if I didn’t feel this sorrow

without being who I was then, I wouldn’t be who I am tomorrow

I wouldn’t know how to truly laugh, if it wasn’t for experiencing all of this

and without knowing this pain, I wouldn’t appreciate true happiness

Another lesson is learned, with every goodbye there will be pain

in order for my garden to grow, before the sunshine there must be rain

I will find the faith to believe, and take the time to dream

without a dream there is no hope, I must forget what is or was and embrace what might be

Along my journey I will take chances, and not let any moment pass me by

I will tread these miles with courage, live in the moment and never ask why

Yes, everything happens for a reason, so thank you for reaching out your hand

and for giving me this life, and letting me leave my footprints in the sand…

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