When I Find My Courage in Him (a poem by yours truly)

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 I look at the sickness square in its face, 

desperate I scream 

"THIS ISN'T YOUR PLACE!"

But all my brave words disappear in the end, 

when I find my courage in Him

Eyes fixed on the waves, rocking this ship

Holding tight to the helm,
"I WON'T LOSE MY GRIP!"

But all my brave words disappear in the end, 

when I find my courage in Him 

I try to be strong, appear in control, 

trembling, I shout to the dark, 

"YOU MUST GO!"

But all my brave words disappear in the end, 

when I find my courage in Him 

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He looks at His child, who's fought for so long

"Beloved," He sings, "Rest now, you are Home

I'll take up your cause and I'll fight your fight 

Defeat the waves, the sickness, the night

Give me your hand, surrender control

Die to yourself in me you are whole

Look in my eyes and quiet your voice
I've opened your mouth so you can rejoice! 
As all your brave words disappear, it's the end 
Your Courage is here, let's begin" 

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