in
all that life has thrown my way
i
wonder if this will be the day
to
overcome all my nightmares and fears
that
have invaded my dreams throughout the years
i
wonder, if ever, can i hope, can i dream
can
i rebuild my life and my self-esteem
become
a whole person like i was before
will
i find what i need if i don't ask for more
so
i strive to keep a smile in place
no
matter the stress, the strain, the pace
to
look for laughter in all i do and see
to
look for the sun to shine down on me
and
when dark clouds invade outside
my
doubts and my fears make me want to hide
as
the strong wind drives down the pouring rain
all
kinds of thoughts run through my brain
my
courage falters, my faith starts to flee
the
darkness begins to envelop me
my
hopes all appear to be torn asunder
with
every roar of the violent thunder
but
then before me is this wondrous smile
i
didn't know it had been there all the while
strong
arms enfold me in a loving embrace
keeping
me safe no matter the case
feeling
the warmth, the love, the serenity
my
heart, it seems to be telling me
that
yes i can find all i want, all i need
to
love and be loved in every thought word and deed
that
by placing my trust, of my soul and my heart
in
God and myself and not keep them apart
that
the healing of all the past hurt and past pain
will
go away also, like the storm and the rain
so
as these new feelings i carry within
give
me the strength to once again begin
i
look out and gaze through my open window
only
to find my sunshine and my rainbow
tyg
