365 days.
this time last year
was the moment we first held hands
I then knew in my heart
that I would never let go

days passed,
we held hands tighter
as we enjoyed life together
sharing stories, smiles, and laughter
going to places
watching beautiful sunsets
as I looked into your eyes
I knew in my heart
I would never let go

more days passed,
and our life was momentarily shaken
we held hands still,
and faced the struggles together
we shared tears and cries,
watched the moon and stars
as we embraced each other
for comfort and peace
and I knew in my heart
I would never let go

a few more days passed,
and chaos interfered
strong winds and loud waves came
then I felt your hand
slowly letting go of mine
I said don’t let go
for we can face the storm together
but you slowly
drifted away
yet, as always
I knew in my heart
I would still never let go

weeks passed,
I woke up one morning
searching for your hand
then I found you, holding another
my heart broke
I cried, wept, and mourned
for I was left alone in the storm
but as I was walking
I saw another hand, reaching for mine
the hand of grace
that wiped my tears
arms of warm love that comforted me
in all those days of suffering
God has carried me through
gave me the strength to pursue
and in my heart, I knew
I have more reasons now
to not let go of you

hours before the year ended
I couldn’t sleep,
my heart’s still broken
but I was holding on
to the promise that was given
and a few minutes passed
you came back,
your hand reached out to mine
and we held hands again,
just like the first time
as we held tighter and prayed harder
Love has embraced us together

by grace, I can say
that for the days that have gone by
nothing and no one
has ever changed
this love I have for you
no pain, no heartache, no offense
no disappointment or frustration
no flaw or weakness of yours
could ever stop my heart
from loving,
forgiving,
understanding

and this time,
we’re not on our own
we choose to hold the hand
of the One who will never
let us down
the One who holds it all together,
our Father,
our source of love
and strength
who promised to never leave us
who will lead us to a beautiful life
He had prepared for us
and I am certain
that this journey will not be easy
but by grace through faith,
we will endure,
and we will overcome
for this time,
it is God holding our hands
leading us to the right way
as we choose to obey,
He promised us
that everything will be okay

and after all that was said and done,
after everything we’ve been through
I still know deep in my heart
that I will never, ever let go of you