POETRY PROMPT: GRATEFUL

All of those wishes to start over

I lay aside today

If I changed even one thing

Who says that I would be okay?

Who says things would be better

If I went back to square one?

Who says I won’t be frowning--drowning

When the day is done?

I just have to be more grateful

For the way that things turned out

And trust that the great God I know

Knows what my life's all about

And that he’s guiding my steps, and

Planning every lesson taught

So I go to my mind and

Kick out those doubtful thoughts 

I thought

That discouragement that caused me

To fear, and feel alone

I should know by now—shame if I don’t

My life is not my own

No need to seek a reward or appreciation, so

I put one foot in front of the other

And will myself to go

And I won’t fear what’s outside
I have not one regret 
I wanna see how things play out
'Cause it's not over yet

                                                              

I won’t turn back

I won’t give up

I won’t quit

I won’t sit down

In spite of everything that’s happened

No, I won’t turn around

It’s really all been worth it

And I see more signs today

That I’m safe and I’m secure--

Stronger, smarter, 

Now, I’m safe

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