My Hope

Before you knew me I was there

Waiting for you to become aware

Of the message I had to share with you

That spoke of love, and hope and all things true.



I have walked by your side holding your hands

Watching you grow into loyal fans

Smiling as you danced to Billie Jean

More loving hearts I have never seen.



Together we grew into a beautiful tree

Watered by love for the world to see

Its branches grew, giving comfort and shade

A haven of peace so joyfully made.



And when the world tried to tear me down

Just when I thought there was no-one around

You held ‘my’ hand and stood by ‘my’ side

With love, honor and so much pride.



When my spirits fell, through other’s blame

Yours lifted me up above the pain

And all could see that I was not alone

Your love for me was clearly shown.



Through all these years we have been together

Believing that it would last forever

Until one day I heard my name being called

And I could not deny the voice of our Lord.



I was pulled towards his loving arms

With joy and sadness walking arm in arm

From this Earth it was hard to depart

For behind me I would leave your broken hearts.



Your tears rain down upon this place

As my absence from life you try to face

Please know I’m not that far from you at all

Really all you need to do is call.



I promised that we would never part

Believe those words with all your heart

I am with you now and in each new day

Look for my star to guide your way.



You surround my heart on David’s canvas

Bringing me hope and so much gladness

That what I stood for will never die

Even if some still dare to try.



So spread my message in all you do

And water our tree with love and truth

Find your strength through God’s loving Grace

And make this world a better place.

I Loved You First.