Faith

I want a faith that bleeds
that opens up and scars

I want a faith that chokes
that coughs and struggles for air

I want a faith that bruises
that swells and hurts to touch

I want a faith that's abused
I want a faith that takes a beating
I want a faith that is tangible and real
I want a faith that's used and broken but never dies and never quits
I want a faith that will collapse to it's knees with fatigue and pain just to slowly stand back up to its feet, look it's challenger in the face and say in a Kris Kristofferson tone... "Is that the best you can do?"