My Prayer

With an humble heart I pray for strength to get past this pain

to reach out to accomplish all, to get what I have to gain

But there's an anger trapped deep inside

I fear losing control

I wish I could unleash all that I feel

but my peace I continue to hold

I continue to express my joy

and sometimes

even my pain

all the love I feel

and little of the sorrow

I keep my head held high

I work hard to look to tomorrow

As I walk down life's road

it feels like I'm so alone

but I know there's a stronger power

a power stronger than myself

that will eventually lead me home

In the meantime

my story must go on

I must stand tall

do my best to walk this journey

until the very last step

(c) La-Shanta Holloway