" Behind These Prison Walls "

Life is such a precious gift
And to waste it is a sin
But because I somehow lost control
I can only wonder what might have been
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I can't change the wrongs I've done
The mistakes were mine alone
It's a life I must account for
When I kneel before God's throne
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These prison walls that surround me
They fill each moment of my day
Controlling my every movement
Even the words I long to say
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Behind these prison walls
Some will not survive
You learn to follow every rule
If you want to stay alive
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Each minute that now passes
Seems to be moving oh so slow
At times I feel so lost
As I pay this debt I owe
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They can hold me in this prison
Controlling all that I might be
But at night when I'm asleep
The Lord sets my spirit free
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I find no keys are needed
As I walk down these guarded halls
No armed guard will stop me
As I soar above these prison walls
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With the sun now upon my face
And a gentle breeze against my back
I can smell the fragrance of wild flowers
While watching God's creatures they attract
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I see old friends along the way
But my heart is with another
For the most precious of my dreams
Is when I visit with my Mother
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I can always find her in a meadow
Observing nature is her love
We hug and talk for hours
Under the stars of heaven up above
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And as the sun begins to rise
And the stars slowly fade away
I'll soon wake up in my cell
To face another day
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But from that bit of freedom
I find my strength has been restored
I can endure another day
Through my faith in our dear Lord
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I'm not the man I used to be
And some might find it odd
But if they could look within my heart
They would know it now belongs to God
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Upon the day that I'm released
Some think I'll hide or roam
But my greatest joy will be the words
Mom, I'm Coming Home !!!!
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Robert Pledger©
12/23/09