This Mortal Coil

This Mortal Coil

This day I have the peace I prayed for

Yesterday’s pleas seemed cold ignored

My tears and aching soul cried a sad lament

A new dawn calls me forth in hope

It is not in self I should seek any pleasure

Crave material wealth in any measure

In giving my self to others expecting naught

I find the comfort I always sought

It costs me only selfless thought

A reoccurring story of recovery begins today

And if I am granted breath tomorrow

I have no need to borrow

In this temporary mortal coil

I’ve found hope anew