How to be a True Friend
by Dawn Foss
Life is not so easy,
No matter who you are.
Troubles come from everywhere,
Hard to live at par.
What happens if you mess up?
Or you don't fit in?
Failure's staring in your face,
Disappointment comes again.
You've made choices that were bad,
Employment can't be found.
Your coping led to prison
And now you find you're bound.
Your time has been so wasted,
Friends are hard to find.
Welcomes have been worn out,
Years have been unkind.
You wonder how you got here?
You knew much better than this.
The stress you feel brings pain,
And pressure in your chest.
Or maybe you're a victim
Abuse has called your name.
Fear, regret, and trauma
Have brought you tears and pain.
But each day brings new promise,
As faith gives way to hope,
Learning from the hard times,
Improving ways to cope.
Praying for God's wisdom
and strength to face each day;
Holding onto promises
While you humbly pray.
Don't be ashamed of failures,
They lead you to success.
A thing of beauty often comes
From what started as a mess.
Mistakes will mold and make you
Into something God can use.
Humble and tender hearts
Make it difficult to accuse.
Know that you hold value
With an expected end,
God will use those hard times
To make you a better friend.
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