Been held down

Smile turned upside down

Been shamed

Been defamed

Been scorned

Had my heart torn

Been filled with fear

Not knowing what was near

Been filled with doubt

Wondered how I’d work things out

Been searching for peace

My heart won’t release

Been left alone

Wondering what was in stone

Been searching for a place

To run my race

Been looking for a light

To follow day and night

I was always stressed

I’ve gone from broken to blessed

I’ve longed for love

From heaven above

I’ve gotten lost

Didn’t know at what cost

I’ve faced naysayers

While saying my prayers

I’ve searched for purpose

While looking at the surface

I’ve longed for affection

As well as protection

I’ve wondered if every journey

Was meant for me only

I’ve fallen far

Tried to heal every scar

I’ve tried to lift my voice

Cause I had no choice

I’ve longed for strength

While talking with God at length

I’ve been turned around

While searching for solid ground

I’ve traveled every road

With a heavy load

I was stressed

But I’ve gone from broken to blessed