THE PROMISED LAND

The challenge was put before me
To choose life beyond the pain
To rise above the struggle
To live beyond the mundane
To achieve what seemed impossible
To do more than just survive
To live my life in spite of
To show them; I'm still very much alive
To rise up out of the ashes
To know who I am, what I'm made of
To embrace and accept what I cannot change
To dare open my heart to love
The challenge was put before me
Let it be known; I shall not quit
I'll give it all I have to give
I'll put my whole heart into it
Though I'm weary and I'm tired
And this battle seems to go on
I refuse to let my enemies win
I'm determined to stay strong
At the end of facing this battle
And having done all to stand
They'll see a battle worn soldier
Who made it to the Promised Land