Only the Beginning

Moonlit face warmed to the soul.
Glistening tear tracks look back.
Ending this chapter seems so wrong.
New beginning seems so right.
God, are you there? Please say yes.
How can it be both ways?
Safe and secure without any love.
Fear of going on alone.
Please carry your child, God of love.
No longer can these legs go on.
Falling now loses the soul.
Past is too close behind.
Strength, oh God, where can it be found?
Guardian angel come help this soul!
Right and wrong look the same.
Evil lurks around the next turn.

Have thee faith, tortured soul,
God shows the loving path.
Look to the light, all is provided.
Goodness and mercy are yours.
Fear not my child, I am here.
Never giving more than can be born.
Your soul rests in God's soft hands.
Feel love in every bone?
Angels watch every small step.
Keeping evil at bay. 
Walk on, my returning one,
I am close by your side.
Footprints seen along the way,
Are both mine and yours.
Know too there are companions three.
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

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