you look at my weakness and see weakness

you despise what ails me

you think i should be stronger of mind

you accuse me of self pity

i'm thankful for the inner light that knows my heart

and does not condemn

i'm thankful that i helped make you self sufficient

i'm thankful you're so strong

i'm very thankful you haven't seen what i've seen

or experienced what i've experienced.

i'm glad your Faith is more than mine

just kinda pray and wish your heart were kinder

a little more compassion please

i did take pretty good care of you

and protected you from many hurts

and taught you your independence

and how to work to get what you wanted

the coldness now is reminding me of a time

when i was unprotected and all alone

when those i loved most thought it was ok

to make me their whipping post in words and deeds

i'm not very good about taking my licks anymore

i'm too old to fight

i'd rather crawl under a rock
but instead

my refuge is under his wings

i'll stay there for awhile