"A Step at a Time"

"Take one step forward,
even though,
your hands may be shaky,
even though,
your heart may be breaking.

Use the left foot this time,
even though,
you may be crying,
even though,
sometimes you may feel like dying.

The right foot now,
even though,
it may still seem dark,
even though,
you may feel like you've fallen apart.

The left foot with purpose,
even though,
some may point and laugh,
even though,
some won't let the past be the past.

Right foot again, now you're picking up speed,
even though,
you may sometimes feel the urge or the need,
don't get high or drunk to forget,
even though,
you think you may see a dark end,
remember sweet child,
God isn't finished with you yet.

Left foot firmly planted,
even though,
naysayers try to make you feel sad and ashamed,
even though,
some of those will never again want,
to hear your name.

Right foot in place,
you're finally starting to feel,
a real smile on your face,
even though some may try to break you,
you know deep down who you are,
listen to me right now,
my child you are a star,
and the God who helped you,
get back on your feet,
noone, not even the Devil can beat.

Left foot you stumble,
but on your shoulder a hand,
It's God sweet child,
he'll help you to stand.
Have faith in Him,
because He believes in you,
and I may not know you,
but if you take the steps,
then I do too!"