these are the days we live

a slow start

a short night

hope found

hope lost

joy abounds

joy receded

these are the days we live

prayers uttered

prayers answered

mercy given

mercy received

peace found

peace lost

these are the days we live

grace missing

grace given

love lost

love found

faith weakens

faith grows

these are the days we live

spirit leaves

spirit arrives

souls depart

souls enter

hearts slow

hearts increase

these are the days we live