Christian poem 'In My Shoes' by Magdalena Rodriguez (Christart.com)

In My Shoes
by Magdalena Rodriguez © 2006

“Youth Under Pressure”, that’s ME everyday!
Trying to survive what’s placed in my way.

The challenge to stay pure, a life of righteousness
When all life deals me are temptations and stress!

Do you have a clue of what I’m feeling inside?
My hopes and dreams to live a normal life.

Mom, Dad I’m reaching out to you
If only you knew what’s to walk in my shoes.

My thoughts are not my own, no matter how I try
There’s a force controlling my mind of committing suicide.

My actions rebel of what I’ve missed all along
The love and security, that keeps a family strong.

It may be hard to understand what I say or do,
I’m just screaming for attention from the both of you.

I may walk around, acting tough like I don‘t care
But deep in my heart I long for love, I’m scared!

You see, I’m not what I seem to be
If only you’ll listen to what’s hidden in me.

I’m a child lost in a world where the battles are strong
I’m searching for a place where I feel I can belong.

This place I’ve stumbled across, no words can express
In my shoes HE’s walked and offers me rest.

HIS throne, where I laid all my pain and sorrows
Has given me hope for a brighter tomorrow.

You see my old shoes, I no longer walk in
HE’s given me a new pair to follow Him.

Don’t give up hope, for HE’s working in me
It’s a slow process, but one day you’ll see.

In my shoes, won’t YOU walk IN one day?
So you can share with me WHO I AM today.

Please contact Magdalena Rodriguez at "reignsforeverjesus@yahoo.com" to request permission to use this poem.