When defeat stared at me,
I looked deep in its eyes with humbleness,
my faith in God lifted my weakened knees,
the noise around me was still,
those who were friends disappeared,
but he stood by my side with hope,
his words soothing my soul,
telling me of his love,
showing me his mercy,
reminding me to love my enemies as myself,


The day defeat came,
I felt like a hero,
there were no shadows following me,
my path was clear,
I knew there would be tomorrow,
God showed me the answer,
he guided my journey,


Today I fear it no more,
I accept it as a part of life,
it gives me strength to rise above my enemies,
it shows me that each day is different,
but in the end,
God is always with me.....


Dayne Christopher