The End
by Daniel L. Mansell - 3/6/99

Nothing can compare to the pain
that I felt on that horrible day
No one can imagine the tears I cried
as my love drifted away
I held so tight with all of my grip
so still I can’t understand
How could something so powerful
slip right out of my hands

I gave her all that I could give,
everything was hers
My heart and even my life
and everything she deserved
She took my love and held it close
even at the very start,
And then she molded it into a sword
and stabbed me through the heart

I cried to God in anger
and asked why He did this to me
My eyes of truth betrayed me
I couldn’t even see
My whole world came crashing down
as I beat my fists into the wall
“Why,” I cried, “why my God
did I take this unneccesary fall?”

I had finally obtained the peace I needed
and then it was ripped away
I couldn’t help but wonder,
should I make this my last day?
The love in my heart, was quickly replaced
with storms of anger and pain
And my simple life was replaced by a void
that even doubted my name

My God I pray you give me strength
to live beyond this past
And also strength to face tomorrow
for as long as I can last
Within my heart I know you’re there
and these memories you will mend
And help me to find that precious love
that will never ever end
---The End