just when i thought i was free
like a lion hungry and fierce
it pounced on me mercilessly
while i stared above helplessly
just when i thought i'd broken its spell
like a tower attacked i crumbled and fell
surrounding me - taunting me - nothing but jeers
and the loud laughter of defeat
just when i thought i'd escaped
my guilt, my shame, my hopeless state
the memories of promises now starting to fade
my shoulders stooped under the weight
just when i thought i'd used up all of his grace
i found myself in a brand new place
my eyes transfixed on his gentle face
his arms outstretched in a loving embrace
© labujamra
