Patience, Please

Oh, it’s true what they say
You never know what you got
'Til someone else takes it away
I am learning slowly
Thought I made all my plans
Thought I knew all about
Things I held in my hands
But I am learning slowly
Do you think that I
Could find a dream that wouldn’t die?
I must confess that I’m so tired
Tired of all the fighting
I’m going learn to go through this
A life of gratitude
Not apathy or shame, oh
And I am learning slowly
Take a breath and say your prayer
Oh if you want to live you’ve got to die
And dig your body into the grave
Oh I am learning slowly
Patience, please don’t fail me now
Put your hands upon the plough
We’ve got to work to till the ground
For the harvest
Close your eyes and catch some sleep
Trade in your troubles and your worry
For a little bit of peace
Oh, I am learning slowly
One day I’ll figure it out
All the secrets of the stars
And the balance of my faith and my doubt
Oh, I am learning slowly
On and on our time it goes, oh
When will it stop, God only knows
Do your best and try to grow
What’s a rush, just take it slow