Open Arms
I see you standing
Waiting with outstretched arms
You offer always to wipe away my tears
There is a short moment when I turn and look away
I cannot breathe
The pool of tears begins to take me
Drowning slowly in the shallow pool
The weight of the world pushes me further
Under the engulfing waters
I've hit the bottom
Felt the murky depths
The pain of the cold water is numbing
My hand reaches upward
To the surface in desperation
And I feel you grabbing hold of me
To pull me back to you
Your wounded hand touches my wounded heart
You wipe away my tears
And they swallow me no more
My sweet Jesus, my Savoir, my Lord
You saved me from a painful death
Give me such peace and joy
That I'll never look away
Or turn from your arms again
That the joy I feel in your sweet embrace
Hinders even another painful tear
They will bow at your name
As will everything in me
Heart, mind, and soul
I give myself to you
Tears and death cannot touch me now
Unless they are tears of joy
Brought on by your blessings and love
I surrender to your embrace
And will not turn away
Not for another fleeting moment
ChikiMongo Community Member 
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