I THINK I CAN, by Ernestine Maxwell Subscribe to rss feed for Ernestine Maxwell

I think I can make it, 
I truly think I can; 
I think I can weather this storm. 
Though the wind blows 
And the lightening flashes, 
I think God will keep me from harm! 
He said in the Bible 
That rain would come down, 
On the just and the unjust man. 
So even though it's raining, 
I'll not be complaining; 
I'll make it, 'cause I think I can! 

I think I can make it, 
I truly think I can; 
I think I can weather this storm. 
Though the wind blows 
And the lightening flashes, 
I think God will keep me from harm! 
He said in the Bible 
That rain would come down, 
On the just and the unjust man. 
So even though it's raining, 
I'll not be complaining; 
I'll make it, 'cause I think I can! 

I think I can make it, 
But I need to change 
The way that I think in my heart. 
For I've not been thinking 
On things that I should, 
But I have decided to start. 
It says in the Bible, 
In the midst of the storm, 
Hold on to his loving hand. 
So when it starts raining, 
I'll not be complaining; 
I'll make it, 'cause I think I can! 

I think I can make it, 
Because I have faith 
In myself and in my Lord. 
When lightening flashes 
And thunder rolls, 
I'll take Him at his word. 
For He said in the Bible 
He's a refuge from storms, 
On seas or on the land. 
So when it is raining, 
I'll not be complaining; 
I'll make it, 'cause I think I can! 

Proverbs 23:7 
"For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he..." 

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Posted: 2005-01-08 07:24:14 UTC

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2005-09-29 22:08:02Dy'mond (yup yup goon)
I LIKE YO WORDZ, I LIKE YO STYLE. GURL KEEP YO HEAD UP N DO YO THANG. YUP YUP

2005-11-02 21:27:03abs
that is a fantastic poem. this first i have read on here with religious context.i love the last three lines of each stanza, they fit beautifully! v impressive well done you!

2006-06-28 06:57:17User
Very well crafted indeed...descriptive too..I like reading this one..

2007-01-03 04:04:06Chalan
beautifully put!:) God bless you!

2007-06-24 03:27:23Angel of Music
Hey!!! great job! I luv ur work.

2007-08-21 18:24:55picture my heart
faith is good and as long as you hold it, it will also hold you

2008-01-29 19:37:27Mae
Beautiful use of word and thought.

2009-04-25 01:30:57marsha
I think this could be set to music and make a beautiful song, good poem!