Faith is wonderful.

Silenced by the critics--
barely able to stand--
He . . . sheltered me.
Clutching hands, He said, “Demand
that others hear
your feelings and emotions . . .
it’s only fair if they care.”

Blinded by bigotry
some people are ugly.
He . . . sheltered me.
and opened my eyes. I see
far beyond me.
If ev’ryone is equal,
why can’t we all become friends?

Crippled by a beatin’ . . .
where is my fellowman?
He . . . sheltered me.
Ev’rything has a reason . . .
do understand.
Each day will bring a lesson
but, some folks refuse to learn.

Silenced by the critics,
blinded by bigotry,
crippled by a beatin’ . . .
He . . . sheltered me
and then He set my soul free.
I pirouette in memories;
His shelter . . . saved, redeemed me!