Picture in Our Minds

But we all still have that old picture in our minds,

A reminder of how our affections change with time,

And leave us with new crises and harsher bolder thoughts,

And how we will make it through again if we trust again in God.

Yes, that emptiness and searchingness that flooded us last year,

Is filled with smiles and matches now, which do not calm the fears.

And still there are those of us who are free from that game,

But then I think in bed at night how we're all about the same

And how it's all a trick to get us agonizing deep inside

And trying like baby birds who are a little young to fly,

And starving ourselves for something that feels like a greater thing,

But not realizing our mistake until someone breaks a wing.

So, I have the couple picture ingrafted in my mind,

But then comes the cold remark "Affections change with time."

I want to work in that hospital for birds with damaged thoughts

And remember I will make it through if I put my trust my God.