No faith left in tomorrow
though brighter it could be
all hope has been locked away
but it’s you who holds the key

haunted by mistakes we’ve made
we know we can’t go back
though our masks show bravery
it’s courage that we lack

though we’ve lost a battle
we’ve yet to lose the war
we’re discouraged by the loss
but there’s no need to keep score

we’ll fight for love like soldiers
in the most important battle of them all
i swear i’ll stand firm by your side
and never let you fall

silence isn’t golden
and there’s so much left to say
but if we continue looking back
we’ll never find our way

you’re longing for forgiveness
but it’s already yours
you’re waiting for that savior
who can break down all the doors

i know that you’re broken
i can see it in your eyes
you know we aren’t so different
as we’ve both lived perfect lies

i may not have the answers
but you don’t have to search alone
i’m begging you to take my hand
let me try to guide you home

better days are coming
so baby, don’t let go
just keep moving forward
and we’ll use this time to grow

soon we’ll come back stronger
than we ever thought we’d be
our hearts will be much closer
than the shoreline to the sea

i know that there’s a love
still running wild in your soul
though my heart is hurting, too
it’s yours that makes it whole

if you swear you won’t let go
i swear that i’ll hold on
we can help each other stand
when all our strength is gone

if you’ll let me hold you
i’ll dry your tears tonight
i just want to see you smile
let me try to make this right

your eyes are full of doubts
and you know i’ve got my own
but in my heart i know it’s right
so you’ll never be alone

baby, just remember
that no matter how far we fall
in the end, we’ll be okay
because true love conquers all

This poem was written/submitted by Kristen Bethel.