Giant Despair- from Pilgrims Progress

Christian's visit to Doubting Castle

It is a shortcut many do take
Where gentle rain falls but is a mistake
The crack in the hedge leads to Despair
The hold of a giant -let the reader beware

The castle, the meadow, the shadow and trees
That cold hard stone, and wafting cool breeze
Shame, dereliction- broken hearts trust
Lie in a dungeon covered with dust

The castle, the fortress, the cold reality
Come o Christian you must use your key
Down by your heart a promise of love
Open the door and fly like a dove

Open the door before it’s too late
Before you surrender and die in testate
Back over the meadow, back to the path
Return to the road and stay not in Gath