Don't lose hope.
Keep up the fight,
But know your enemy
And choose the right battles.
When your heart's pulsing pain
And contemplation leads to confusion,
You can easily, accidentally,
Draw your sword on an ally
Or lock yourself into prison.
Embrace your weakness;
Do not deceive yourself
By denying or disregarding it.
Your opportunity has not slipped beyond reach,
It has merely transformed.
Do not lower your head in defeat,
Stretch out your arms in faithful expectancy.
Mercy and grace
Ought not be underestimated.
With Rock beneath your feet
And a Light unto your path,
Hope can heal your heart.
Age 26