exhausted i yield
to the fight
so long ago decided

i lower my head
to the desert sand
my strength drained
from my stand
i rest on the parched desert floor
waiting for my impendent death

my blossom once bright
has grown dull with weariness
my leaves -- dry and cracking

the fragrance that once held captive
anyone that happen to notice
long since now forgotten

it was too long ago
too long since i enjoyed life
and far too long since i brought joy
to someone else

i seem to only remember
the thirst
the longing desire for quenching

yet now i lay here in final rest
for my body to return to dust
i hoped to endure until the next rain
but i could not

i stood strong and tall for a season
knowing your rain would come
eventually

after a while
i stood in hope
withered and worn
trusting your water would wash
this desert from my soul

and so now
my strength depleted
i rest with the thought
that it was not meant to be

i have yielded to the outcome
that is meant to be
with no more fear or doom

i must have served my purpose
or missed it entirely

in total shock i find
a drop from the sky

like an angel
you come to me
in my time of need

i struggle to look
as i see your friends follow
the patter keeps rhythm
with the flood of elation
beginning to pour through me

why did i doubt you so
you've never forsaken me
even when i didn't believe you'd
rescue me

your love now bathes my leaves
i’m growing strong
with the outpouring of your love

the subtle taste of salt
to my pores
causes me to look closer

the refreshing water that covers me
are teardrops falling

your gentle embrace
is so tender
as you help me to stand again

your love pours freely from your eyes
draining you
yet strengthening me

i don't completely understand
i don't want to
i just want to stand forever
bathed in love

your unconditional love

i will never doubt you again