What is it to live

I know of the world
of it’s captivating madness and
deceiving charm
I know of it’s crushed promises, it’s
momentary delights and
lingering misery

But I also know of divine love
how it permeates every part of my being
and guides me to live bravely in
a world that terrifies me
I know how God’s love
runs deep to the deepest and
shines through darkness
any darkness at all

What is it to live

I could just go on living but I want to
truly live
So give me all, and I will take it
if it means that I may know
love to the core