by Marianne Tefft
When life turned and broke my spirit Left me crushed and lookin’ up Deep inside my heart was burnin’ Didn’t know which way to run Stinging pride and shiny bottles Had me just too blind to see I could say a little prayer And love would lift the pain from me I’m so close to broken hearted I can’t find the air to breathe Lord, I’m just so tired of hurtin’ Pray your love is my relief Just so close to broken hearted Pray your love is my relief You gave me a chance to find What I’ve been searching for Just when I think I’ve lost my mind You raise my head up off the floor When I can’t take the load alone Can’t do it any more You’re there behind to keep me warm Your good love leads me home I gave up truth for easiness But found no kindness in the dark Drank from the cup of bitterness ‘Til you gave me a brand new start Looked around and saw your love Could ease the Hell I built myself Lord, I don’t deserve to ask But I still need a little help I’m so close to broken hearted I can’t find the air to breathe Lord, I’m just so tired of hurtin’ Pray your love is my relief Just so close to broken hearted Pray your love is my relief
Born in the U.S. and raised in Canada, Marianne Tefft is a poet, lyricist, teacher and voiceover artist on the Caribbean island of Sint Maarten. Her first poetry collection, Full Moon Fire, is slated to appear in July 2022.
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