This work is dedicated to two very good friends of mine, who are in need of prayers at this moment. One of them was in the ER a few nights ago, and he's a little freaked out by the terror to come. The other, his girlfriend, was about as freaked out as he was and at the moment we're just expecting the worst but hoping for the best. I'm unable to give the details, so all I ask is that you pray for them as long and as hard as possible.

Disclaimer: the characters are not mine.

Be brave, my friend!

Be strong, my brother!

Though darkness has grown for now,

The light will shine through

So be brave, my friend!

Be strong, my sister!

Go forth, and conquer the monster

I believe you can, for I have done so

And you are stronger than I

So be brave my brother!

Be strong, my sister!

The darkness will not last forever

Unless you allow it to do so

So be brave, my sister!

Be strong, my brother!

Just keep holding on, keep fighting the battles

And victory will be yours to cherish

I will fight alongside you,

But you've got to hold on

You are not alone

So be brave, my brother!

Be strong, my sister!

Victory will be ours,

But you must hold on!