Take My Hand, I'll Lead Thee On

A thing I must remind myself of daily.

Take my hand, I'll lead thee on

I'll lead you from this world

To a place where you truly belong

That no evil can unfurl

Follow me, and I'll guide you home

From all your pain and strife

With me, you'll never be alone

With me, you'll have a better life

Do not cry, my lovely child

Do not shed such tears of woe

I am here to make you smile

And bring great joy to your soul

Though the darkness grasp at your heart

And seek to drive you astray

I promise I shall play my part

And keep you on the right way

You will face many trials

That seek to grieve you deeply

For you shall walk many miles

Your journey will not be easy

Many losses you shall face

Many sorrows you will have

This is a long and treacherous race

With strivings to make any go mad

Yet, I encourage you to stay strong

And not fall off the road

This life may be wrought with wrong

But, there is a hope to you I must show

A covenant I make with thee

A strong, unbreakable bond

That with me, you'll find peace

So take my hand, I'll lead thee on

Reviews

[Alucard6336]

This made me think. My emotion is pain that I carry with me, placing special weights to each kind of pain I experience.

Everyday something inside happens, where my world descends to more of the deepest pits of the underworld.

Most people consider me "odd" but ad you at the person here has pain, and perhaps you'll find comfort in knowing there is lthers out there who feel that way too.

As for this, great tempo, meaningful writing, and a deep mind behind it.

Here's to you

[Aventicus]

The longer you hold on to that pain, the further into the depths it drags you. What I believe would best is open up that darkened and rotting chest to someone you trust. Someone who cares for you and wants to strive to understand the pain that wreaks havoc within your soul.

[ANTO]

I like this very much. I saw a parent or guardian making these vows and offering this advice to a newborn through tears of joy, that is clinging to their thumb with its tiny hand.
Very moving Aventicus.