One Last Southern Prayer

The church bells rang at sunrise Across the fields of gold. I knelt where hope still lingered, Though my hands were growing cold. But what if you remember Every tear I left behind? I whispered to the heavens, "Please give this heart some time." Faith doesn't always answer, But it always listens. One last southern prayer Carried by the breeze. Floating through the pine trees, Falling to my knees. Lord, if love has left me, Don't let hope depart. Take these broken pieces And mend this southern heart. The river sang beneath the bridge Like an old familiar hymn. The morning light touched every wave As forgiveness settled in. I laid your name beside the cross And watched the sunrise climb. Some burdens aren't forgotten, They're simply left behind. Grace walks beside the weary, Even when they cannot see. One last southern prayer Rose into the sky. Not to bring you back to me, But to teach me how to fly. Every tear became a blessing. Every scar became a flame. One last southern prayer, And I'd never be the same. If heaven hears a lonely song, I know it knows my voice. Every note of sorrow has become a stronger choice. I leave my fear behind me where the old Oak meets the clay, Trusting every sunrise to light Another day. One last southern prayer. One last southern prayer now lives inside my Soul. Mm. It taught this broken woman She was never Beyond hope. I walk these country back roads With mercy as my guide. One last southern prayer, And heaven by my side. The church bells softly echo. Mm. The river keeps its song. One last southern prayer Carried me back home.