Another sad I wish “I would have”
Another decision to “never again”
Another tear and more “I’m sorry”
Another resolution made within

Another chance to make things different
A clean and hopeful fresh new start
But once more I can’t beat resistance
And once more failure breaks my heart

Another year and nothing changes
Another mess to rectify
Another dash in Your direction
And once more I don’t qualify

I try to add height to my stature
And play the role of something great
But each attempt ends in disaster
And now I dread the next clean slate

After my fake charades of grandeur
I know that I will never be
The one I want so much to give You
I realize I’m still just me

Commitments always come to only
Broken pieces in the sand
The only thought that keeps me now
Is that they all are in Your hand

My confidence and will are gone
I’ve given up at last for real
But if surrender makes me Yours
Then give me strength once more—
TO YEILD