The New Victory

I used to dream of children laughing and playing in the

house,

And the family cat, chasing a mouse.

A happy, cheerful family spreading joy around.

Then my dreams went crashing to the ground.

I thought I knew him, but I guess I was wrong,

Why does he yell at me so long?

I want to hide and to get away from this pain,

He keeps hitting me; it's driving me insane.

He hits me once; he hits me again,

He says I don't deserve to have a man.

Slaps me against a wall,

Just a little bruise, that's all.

Then He will knock me down once more,

Maybe even hit me against a door.

I can't take it; it's gone on too long,

If I stay he might do something more wrong.

Dreams shattered take a long time to heal,

I just can't believe this time it's so real.

I need to get up, but I don't know if I can try,

So I just break down and cry.

I hear the church bells ringing in my ears,

Then I wipe away the tears.

I walk to the church down the street,

I see the pastor and we meet.

He says I can change;

Christ can take my life and rearrange.

New life I have found in Thee,

Christ has given me victory.

by Sue LeMaster