Trying To Believe

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I didn't want to write a poem where the problem is solved and peace is found by the last stanza, because sometimes life isn't like that. Sometimes people struggle and hurt for such a long time before finding relief. I wanted to write a poem for people who have tried and hoped, but still haven't been rescued:


I can't seem to pray.
I have no words to say.
I've lost hope that you might answer me.

The water closes in,
but I'm too worn out to swim.
I can't find strength to face another day.

Oh,
oh,
I'm trying to believe.
I'm trying to believe what I can't see.


Oh,
Oh,
I'm trying to believe.
but every day just seems to look the same.


I don't want them to see 
that I'm struggling to believe.
My smile tells the world that I'm okay.

They think I should be strong
and just keep pushing on.
But I don't think much fight is left in me.

Oh,
oh,
I'm trying to believe.
I'm trying to believe what I can't see.


Oh,
Oh,
I'm trying to believe.
but every day just seems to look the same.

I can't see an end;
my faith is almost gone.
I need you to step in
if you want me to keep on.

I need you to step in
if you want me to keep on.



Oh,
oh,
I'm trying to believe.
I'm trying to believe what I can't see.


Oh,
Oh,
I'm trying to believe.
but every day just seems to look the same.

Help me see that things are gonna change.