Unwavering Love

On my own, heedlessly,

I departed; I wandered into the deep.

Told myself I was free

From the solemn vow I had promised to keep.

Drifting, lost in the night,

Under neon and black light,

I thought I was wise—

Just a sad know-it-all, chasing lies.

But somehow you found me;

You rescued me and lifted me

Out of my helplessness.

Unwavering Love, you called me your own;

You are the truest friend I know.

Broken realms, dark and cold,

Hidden places where wayward shadows convene;

Thoughts unleashed, virtues sold:

I remember those pathways labyrinthine.

Spellbound, foolhardy, wild,

Brokenhearted, but I smiled,

Concealing the pain

Like a hero whose hopes had been slain.

But somehow you found me;

You rescued me and lifted me

Out of my helplessness.

Unwavering Love, you've called me your own;

You are the truest friend I know.

Unwavering Love, I'll go where you go;

You are the dearest friend I know.

© 2022 David Acosta

Wonderful Light

The sun is only a candle,

And the moon is barely a spark.
The stars are goodbying embers;
Without you, they'd fade in the dark.

You are the light of the universe.

You count the stars; you call them by name.

With one word the darkness you disperse;

You are the the true light, the living flame.

(CHORUS:)

Lead me with your goodness unchanging,

From this chasm to luminous heights.

Though the night is a force wide-ranging,

You scatter it with your wonderful light.

When shadows haunt me and tempt me

And whisper, "return to the night,"

Your powerful rays defend me;

You shine, and all shadows take flight.

You are the light of the world below.

Burn in my heart; for you I will shine.

Iwant to follow you; I long to go

Anywhere you lead me, light divine.

(CHORUS:)

Lead me with your goodness unchanging,

Through the lowlands to luminous heights.

Though the night is a force wide-ranging,

You scatter it with your wonderful light.

You are a lamp guiding my way.

Why should I fret? Why should I stray?

Mountains are leveling;

Valleys have risen to view.

Pathways are reveling,

Light of he heavens, for you.

(CHORUS:)

Lead me with your goodness unchanging;

In your presence my soul will delight.

Though the night is a force wide-ranging,

You scatter it with your wonderful light.

You scatter it with your wonderful light.

© 2022 David Acosta