I Have To Look Beyond

When I take offense

To hateful words or deeds

I have to look beyond

I have to look beyond

When straddling a fence

I cannot fill my needs

I have to look beyond

I have to look beyond

Whenever I’m compelled

To criticize some flaw

I have to look beyond

I have to look beyond

When kindness is repelled

And my heart is left raw

I have to look beyond

I have to look beyond

When I can’t stand the cost

Of finding some relief

I have to look beyond

I have to look beyond

When a loved one is lost

I’m searching for belief

I have to look beyond

I have to look beyond