I never doubted it once, but it was hard to keep my head up Because I never knew when it would end, only that I'd learn from it Day by day, it was a testament of strength Chained down by the burden of pain, set free, embraced the spiritual gain Joy, peace, patience. It's my core, my foundation And I won't settle for less I won't settle for less Better days seemed few and far between, until peace of mind rained down on me Rain down on me