I've Tried And I've Waited - Rebekka Bakken

I’ve tried

and I’ve waited so long

They say patience and will

make you strong

but I’ve wanted and wished for it

longed for it prayed for it;

the scent of the innocent.

Each time

I walked through that door

hoping to see

what I’m for

I ironed my shirt and I polished my shoes

and I kissed all the feet of the world

Show me the times when I fail

give me the strength to be frail

to ask and receive

to trust when in need

when I’ve tried and I’ve waited so long

I’ve tried and I’ve waited so long