Fifty years

Fifty years been hanging around
ran over, raped, hid underground
stayed hidden all but a few
does fifty years seem long to you

Fifty years been walking this earth
fell on my face tasted the dirt
what's on the inside isn't what you see
there so much more to little old me

Fifty years been playing in the mud
wallowing in the filth, feces, blood
never experiencing His Grace and Love
yet, always protected by Him from above

Fifty years been hanging around
most of it lying shackled and bound
shame and contempt horrible sight
that's all changed by God's Love Light

Fifty years been breathing this air
resurrected to life, learning to share
past behind me where it should be
looking ahead to Great Company

Fifty years has gone by quick
won't change a thing letting it stick
Love came to town set up shop
thank you Lord Jesus that's all I got

Richard