Passion is valiant trait
And conviction be a Heavenly gift
For they drum the beat
And fuel heart’s heat
But can set the driven soul adrift
On a sea at odds with those that make me whole
Whose own fervor drives a different goal
Let me never speak in hate

Tis a difficult thing to stand alone
With half in one camp – the rest the other
My commitment lies in yet another
Tis a difficult thing to stand alone

But stand I do and stand I must
Though never at the cost of trust
I must discourse with calm and care
Let not the conflict rip or tear
The bonds much stronger than the fight
Love means more than left and right
And keeps the disagreement just

Tis difficult to stand alone
To stand opposing what they say
And let compassion lead my way
Tis difficult to stand alone

I battle on with open arms
Hold as a fist my outstretched hand
Respecting why they make their stand
I see not their words as hurts or harms
Take no offense at either band

Tis a difficult thing to stand alone
But treasure all their love so sweet
And hope one day our opinions meet
Tis a difficult thing to stand alone