I Believe

I believe in the sun even when it's not shining,
And colorful ribbons even when there are shrouds.
I believe in the candle even after it's guttered.
I believe in the heavens even when there are clouds.

I believe in the sun even when it's not shining,
I believe in the moon after it's sunk in the sea.
I believe in the child even when she's not playing
But hidden in attics where no one can see,

I believe in a man though he's deep in a cellar,
I believe in a heart though it's beating its last
I believe in dreams even when there's no sleeping
I believe in memory even though it's the past.

I believe in redemption even after the sentence.
I believe in the rain even when nothing falls.
I believe in the oak tree even when it's an acorn,
I believe in friendship even when no one calls.

I believe in freedom even when I'm imprisoned.
I believe in questions even when they're unspoken.
I believe in my family when I'm the only one left.
I believe in your future even when you are broken.

I believe in music even when I can't hear.
I believe in beauty even when I am blind.
I believe in peace even with war around me.
I believe in a smile when all are unkind.

I believe in yes when I hear only no.
I believe in wonder even when there's little doubt.
I believe in purpose even when life is short.
I believe in with even when I'm without.

I believe in embracing even when man is violent.
I believe in closeness when everywhere's far,
I believe in poetry even when there's no paper,
I believe in wishing even when there's no star.

I believe in God even when He is silent,
My faith does not easily in suffering break.
Only God, pray tell me, if but softly, but swiftly,
Before my last breath, that it's all for Your sake...

I believe in heat when I'm freezing to death.
I believe in you when I'm surrounded by foes.
I believe in myself when my neighbors condemn me,
I believe in a truth that no one else knows.

I believe in spring even when winter comes.
I believe in outside even when there's no door.
I believe in bread even when I am empty.
When adrift on the ocean, I believe in the shore.

I believe in my people even when there are ashes.
I believe in the Torah even when it is burned.
I believe in the Temple even when it is ruined.
I believe in wisdom even when nothing's learned.

I believe in beginnings even when it seems over,
In taking a stand even when my leg's crushed
I believe in myself even when I am hated.
I believe in gentle even when I am pushed.

I believe in wellness even when I am sick.
When I'm thrown to the wolves, I believe in the lamb.
I believe in my voice even when I am muted.
When I'm told that I'm not, I believe that I am.

I believe in comfort even when I am crying.
I believe in my pulse even when I've been bled.
I believe in believing even when I am dying.
I believe in my deeds even after I'm dead.

I believe in renewal even after the fire,
I believe in galaxies even while I'm on earth.
I believe in remembering even when it is painful,
Though I am but dust, I believe in rebirth.

I believe that you will weep for me.
I believe that you will mourn.
I believe when you breathe deep and free
I believe that you'll be born.

I believe that you'll rise up again,
I believe that you'll begin.
I believe words etched on cellar walls
Are written on our skin.