What have I learned in my trials so far
I think all I need know for now
Been broken,tattered and forlorn
then beaten and made to bow
_________

I have gained a glimpse of life
few men have ever known
To see the futile-ness of man
only humility in grace be shown

_________

As I walked the long winding road
that led away from there to here
I find I am no different than most
that have held their own soul so dear

________
With time our life so gives
then along side it must take
Carving character as it goes
a better man of us will it make
________
As I no longer ask the question
God traded me wisdom for truth
Teaching me the meaning of life
in exchange he took my youth

Tate
Original version with art work and music
http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/aristate/533249/