Rising Through the Storms

Rise before the sun, is this what we've become?

Running in circles, can't catch the sun

Never enough, always fighting the tide

Trying to hold on, keep hope alive

No time to breathe, no coins in my pocket

Kids' laughter echoes, but I feel like I'm sinking

Used and abused, battered and worn

Heart's been broken, tired and torn

But I rise again with a shattered smile

Walking this road, mile after mile

Every scream, every plea, I carry inside

Lost in the crowd, no place to hide

Trying to be better, trying to forgive

Holding on to love, just trying to live

Holding on through the storm, can't give in

Fighting through the hurt, trying to win

Heart heavy but still beating for hope

Trying to love, trying to cope

Through stress, through pain, I stand tall

Even when I feel like I might fall

Still fighting to find my way

Trying to love another day

Empty hands but a full soul

Struggling but still whole

Broken but unbowed

Still trying to love out loud

One day this storm will pass, I believe

Till then I’ll fight to love and breathe

No matter how rough, I will strive

Keep loving, keep fighting, stay alive