OVER THE YEARS I have been mistreated Been black and blue Cursed and slandered Abused by the cruel But I never stopped I knew what was right Kept taking the steps Avoided the fight It is a rough world We are all sinners I ask for forgiveness Bragging is for beginners There is work to do And always has been It is there on the fringes Where you will find friends They need your help You are accepted Trust is wonderful Joy is reflective My wounds have healed I do not look back There would be nothing to see Of those who gave you no slack I know the Truth I believe in the Light Do my best to follow Him Keep Him in my sight He is the Prince I am the pauper I can hear His call Come to My supper I will be there At His right hand On the streets paved with gold It will be beyond grand Stanski June 6, 2021 ^