Life's Storm

My life was an uncontrollable storm
It was nothing of what people thought of as the norm
My soul was shook
From all of the pride that had been took
I was stripped of my innocence and youth
By individuals who were extremely uncouth
Lies and betrayal were all locked in my heart
For if I would have spoken lives would have been torn apart
Although individuals in my life caused such pain and envy
I’ve lain the anger down for I knew if I didn’t they’d get the victory
The victory of knowing they hurt me
And the victory of knocking my dreams out of range to see
Although I have felt the pain of life for too long
I still thank God every morning for allowing me to hear His birds' song

Written by Sis. Billie Norris