when i was a kid,
i was convinced through guilt,
tricking myself to feel your presence,
to speak to you,
to feel you by my side.

when i was a kid,
i was taught i'd go to hell,
i was taught to keep my head down,
because i can't rest my eyes upon you,
because you were only ever up there.

when i grew up,
You lifted my chin,
opened my eyes and showed me,
You brought angels by my side
and You never ****** me.

when i grew up,
You helped me realize,
that every step of the way,
that every person I had met,
brought me closer to You.