Scarred, bruised, sometimes confused
Weak then strong, afraid, alone
Broken, battered, fragile, tattered
Today smiling, tomorrow crying
Through it all, keep on trying
Sometimes high, sometimes low
Sometimes hot, sometimes cold
Pray, pray, pray to not overload
Even when sinking, always thinking
I'll rise, I'm God's, I'll rise
Through tears and lies, remain sane, remain wise
Knowing through it all you must look up
In spite of it all never give up
Keep your towel, never throw it in
Knowing every stopping place is a great place to begin
Being down is a good opportunity to look up
Knowing God will be your help, when life is rough
He will only allow your tears to cleanse your heart
He will only allow closed doors to give new starts
So ride the dark clouds and when they roll away
Be the first to greet the sun of a brand new day
Life is for living, the heart is for giving
Not to be tucked away
So let pain pass on through and never linger in you
Only teach you to grow, God's way
You belong to God, you are strong
A wealth of love is always afforded to you
Through Jesus Christ, beloved women of strength
God will always keep you and love you

God Bless, Mary Ann