Today is longer than the last, but luckily for me
I've learned a lesson from the past, and used it suddenly
I realize the pains I've known have helped me all along
They've made this slave be bright and brave,and made her spirit strong

The loss and sorrows I have felt have melted ever slow
But still the troubles slipped away, and let my sweet dreams grow
The foolishness and worries that I let consume my goal
Are of very little consequence when faced against my soul
For all the beatings I have known, not one could knock me down
And every time I've worn a smile, I've chased away a frown
I'm stronger now than I have been, and better than before
I will not wait for life to bring me panic anymore
I'm certain that the soldier in my heart will now prevail
Even if I'm not so sure what his war will entail
I understand the battles fought aren't ones I'll always see
But there's not a single force of pain more powerful than me
For I have cried and quit before, but will not any longer
I now intend to own myself - by always being stronger.

copyright Laurie Elizabeth Bell December 25, 2001 All Rights Reserved

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