"Heartbeat"

Another sunset passed without you,
But the world keeps moving,
The ferris wheel turns;
My heartbeat keeps going-
With heartache it burns.


The wind continues blowing,
The sun comes up shining,
But all I can hear
Is my heart's worthless chiming.


My lover is not near;
My smile fades away,
For life without you
Is like another lifeless day.


The guilt keeps on tugging
At my hardened, filthy heart,
And I realize that without you 
My life is falling apart.


I look to the cross-
For forgiveness I pray.
Give me a second chance;
Give me a brand new day.


...My heart beats a melody;
I hear the birds sing, 
And the beautiful sunrise
Makes my heart ring.


Life comes anew,
With colors so bright.
My heart flames with a fire-
Like a flickering light.


You've changed my heart
And captured it aflame,
And now my life
Is not a worthless game.


The world keeps going,
The ferris wheel turns.
My heartbeat keeps going-
With God's love it burns.


-Elina V., age:15