How Long?
by Marta Whitney
How long do I have to live like this?
How long can I hold on?
Each day I start all over again
And pray things won't go wrong.
Why can't he just accept me?
And stop testing day by day.
With fits of rage and violence
That keep me in dismay.
I am so tired, so weary, Lord
Hold me up when I can't stand.
Sit with me and talk to me,
Please hold my trembling hand.
You are the only one, my God,
Who can help to set me free.
Just wrap your arms around me
Give me the sight to see
The little things improving
That will get me through the day.
Please give me hope and serenity
That life won't stay this way.
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