Encouragement

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Dear friend, stay by my side,
For the road is hard and stony,
And there is far to go.
Give me your hand and guide me safely,
When darkness falls.
Be there to lift me when I stumble,
To tenderly bind my wounds.

Speak soft words of comfort to me,
When the storm clouds gather,
When the rains beats harshly upon my face.
When I am in despair.
Show me also, the error of my judgement,
When my belief weakens,
Or when I stray upon the wrong path,
For the journey is long and perilous,
And the temptations manifold.

Help me, dear friend, to wipe away my tears,
Of pain and remorse,
When I consider the sorrow,
That I may have inflicted upon others,
For, in truth, that is not what I would have wished.

Stay, that I may feel the warmth
Of your arms about me,
For I rejoice in the power of your presence,
And your love,
And friendship.
For these transcend all mundane
And material things.

Dear friend, stay with me,
For I would not wish to continue
This life’s journey,
Without you,
By my side.

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