Soul Salvation

Hardship made you lose all trust,

and sorrow turned your heart to frost.

Loneliness through the cold hard days,

memories of a family long ago lost.

Fear and anger fill your soul,

as alone you sit inside a cage.

No salvation in sight,

just cold and bitter rage.

Day after day,

night after night.

Engulfed in sadness,

with no way to fight.

  then

Come said a voice

right by your ear,

walk with me,

and have no fear.

I'll show you life,

as it ought be.

I'll show you love,

just wait, you'll see.

I will teach,

but I too will learn.

For your trust and love,

I hope to earn.

Stay with me,

until the end.

Be my companion,

my confidant and friend.

  and many years from now

I will ease your crossing,

and hold you as you sleep.

And as I wish a fond farewell,

I shall promise not to weep.

...

But now,

I think it's that time of day!

Get your ball,

and let's go play!