When They Hard As Nails

When they, hard as nails, hearts like iron Filled my sleep with nightmares, and all my days Creating memories that broke all asunder I stood resolute and endured with faith untouched With firm in belief in the man from Galilee And his promise made to those who follow him Never to die and be bathed eternally in God's love. When they fierce tongued with lies the truth Trying to break the shell and forcing my steps Towards Hell's gates and churning sea of fire There was always the song my father sang As he cradled me in his arms, his second son Echoing soft and sweetly within my mind And I stood firm and resolute enduring the blows.