Trouble, Toil, and Strife

Life will slap you knock you down,

Can’t get up off the ground.

Crawling, pulling, dragging around,

In the confusion you hear a sound.

I know your thoughts from beginning to end,

You are going to survive and you will win.

Not just for today but forevermore,

You are my child and I love you for sure.

Take my hand and I will lead you there,

Out of the muck and the mire of the lion’s laire.

Come to me laden with fear and despair,

I’ll give you joy that cannot compare.

Who are you that I have chosen for this task,

My child that I destined before your birth.

The map was designed eons ago so it would last,

Now you are here to show your worth.

Remember the quotes throughout your life,

There will be trouble, toil, and strife.

It’s just for a moment then all that will cease,

Open your eyes to see me in perfect PEACE.