It Can Be Hard

by Gail Balentine

It can be hard to see the tunnel’s end light,

To hang on through that long, long night.

It can be hard to smile while you’re in pain,

To forgive while some of the hurts still remain.

It can be hard to truly realize a dream won’t come true,

To say goodbye to hopes that have become a part of you.

It can be hard to get up, day after day,

To live on when someone you love has gone away.

It can be hard - at times even bleak -

To still your mind and listen to your heart speak.

It can be hard to give up control and let it guide,

To truly believe that you are strong enough inside.

It can be hard until you remember that only your heart will know,

Where, from inside of you, strength and hope can grow,

And, like the embers of a flame,

Be relit to warm and guide you once again.

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