You frowned and said,
you were disappointed
... very disappointed!
You were
offended, very offended
that I stated what is known from science.
Yet you,
you push your views
as if they are true!
I dare
to stand for life!
I dare
to recognize the embryo and fetus
as human beings!
I dare
to stand for life
at the beginning, middle, and end
and recognize
the miraculous beings before me
to serve and care for and love!
I dare
to name the threats
and protect life at any stage
I dare
to risk what it takes
to save those other lives.
I dare
to refuse to turn my back
on the defenseless
And I know
He is with us
when we do all these things.
I dare
to voice my beliefs
though disapproved and unwanted.
I know
Some will
to not hear, not see, nor understand.
They voice
their "approved" agenda
yet seek to shut me down.
So long as I live
His children's lives
I will defend and serve.
I dare
to speak the truth
No matter how unpopular
You shout and sneer,
"How arrogant!
"There is no truth!"
Though a price's to be paid,
My reward
He's already given!
Though you hate,
My heart
He's already filled!
I know
my Beloved is with me
I am not alone!
He leads me
on an awesome and
astonishing path!
I dare
to hold onto His feet
as I bow and pray
Though I am
as nothing
He loves beyond understanding.
I dare
to call out,
My Lord, my God!
We dare
to call out,
Our Lord, our glorious God!