I closed the door and walked away
left the key with Yesterday
never to return to misery’s grave
~ I’m standing stronger now
Been lost at sea one time too many
to need a port to make me steady
I toughed the storms and now I’m ready
~ to take on a brand new day
Life came and knocked down my door
gutted my home, ripped down my walls
left me bleeding on the floor
~ I’m standing stronger now
It’s time to spread my wings and fly
my strength is born on the tears I’ve cried
I’ve been set free from the pain inside
~ Freedom’s worth fighting for
I’ve broken free from the binding chains
of all that filled me with horrific pain
my heart is healed and ready to live again
~ I’m standing stronger now
Once I bowed to the snare of man
hid in the shadows of a merciless hand
surrendered to hearts made of shifting sand
~ I’ve said goodbye to shame
God sent forth His Son to set me free
opened my eyes so I could see
I’m a child of God, and He loves me
~ I’m standing stronger now
Yes, I closed the door on the past
found peace of mind, at long last
and dared to trust my own heart
~ God restored my dignity
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Donna Keevers Driver
February 2011