We had moved to the mountains in the deep south
after my dad retired early, getting away from the
hustle and bustle of the city, he had said
I was miserable until I met CiCi, she was outgoing
silly and fun to be with, we became fast friends
we started spending a lot of time together
My parents wanted us to spend more time at our
house, but CiCi always wanted me to come to her
house, I often argued with my parents now
Every argument now ran through my mind, oh, how I wished
I had listened to them, I wouldn't be shivering in the dark
from fear, wondering if I would ever see them again
Terrified, I prayed, Dear LORD if you will let me get home
again, I will listen to my parents, please forgive my stupidity
I need you to be with me, please hold my hand LORD
I heard leaves crunching near me and was frozen with fear, I was
scratching so badly, I could feel blood oozing from the welts
I fought to keep bugs out of my eyes, I was bitten all over
I would never have believed that a night could be so long
If I were at home we would be drinking hot chocolate and
watching a movie, my dog Fleur would be sleeping in my lap
But I'm not at home, would I ever see home again? I heard
something snap and an animal cry out, snared in a trap, I
cried, knowing it was hurting and all alone like me
I continued to pray in earnest, I asked the LORD to please
watch over me and the poor creature who was suffering in
that trap, somehow, In all this, I fell asleep ...
