Verse 1
I walked this road with trembling hands,
Just my parents, love so grand.
Watched them fade into the light,
Left alone to face the night.
Seven hearts now look to me,
I wear my strength for them to see.
Chorus
As time passes by, I still try,
Wearing a smile though my soul wants to cry.
Healing the wounds only faith can mend,
Thanking God for where I’ve been.
Every tear was a seed I sowed,
Now I watch my garden grow.
Verse 2
Illness came and took my peace,
But through the pain, I found release.
Responsibility carved my spine,
Love and laughter kept me fine.
Broken yet I stand so tall,
Grace has caught me through it all.
Bridge
I see their faces in the sun,
Whispering, “Child, your race’s not done.”
I’ll keep living, keep believing,
Every scar now worth receiving.
Final Chorus
As time passes by, I still try,
Wearing hope beneath the sky.
Every storm that washed my soul,
Made me stronger, made me whole.
And when my journey’s nearly through,
I’ll thank the heavens—I made it too.