Grace
January 2011 (9th Grade)

I take back my tears
that I forced out the past six years.
I won't write you a nasty letter,
for I need to feel better.
God laid his thumb on this life I live
and said it's time to forgive.
It took time to catch up to this pace
for now I give you the gift of Grace.
You may not want it,
but now you've got it.
I did my part
by opening my heart.
Hate was to live and let die.
Now it's time to say goodbye.
Farewell to clouds that masquaraded my blue skies.
So long to wandering eyes
who wonder what it's like behind steel bars,
where you ponder what's beyond the stars.
I forgive you for your sins.
We have reached a conclusion where no one wins.
My worn out white flag is risen,
for you are forgiven.
Now you can live your life free of hate.
You now walk with the gift of Grace.