There comes a time when Truth prevails
no matter what the circumstance
for faith o'ercame all certain pain
and stumbling now the newest dance

To some each day is joy alive
and trials come in even stride
while others struggle just to cope
their life a roller coaster ride

My life may have its ups and downs
but fortitude precedes my goal
while gratitude becomes my aim
an inner peace has made me whole

My home is not on "Easy street"
Denial never rules my thoughts
Choices come and choices go
of how to handle any lot

When others criticize my life
their lying tongues accuse to ploy
Words become like stones now cast
a sad attempt to steal my joy

They do not know the stones they throw
are stepping stones to get me through
one by one I've rearranged
a path toward a better view

My weapons are not carnal knives
I speak in words of life and love
A ready two edged sword, my tongue
My hope their hearts are drawn above

To rise above all pain and strife
when anger tries to manifest
is needed purpose in our souls
to bring you to a life of rest

My hope is that when trials come
a smile remains upon my face
for my reward is inner joy
between The Rock and a hard place