Out of the Shadow & Into the Light
Out of the Shadow & Into the Light
The song of bird goes by unheard
The crowd may shout, hear not a word
The solitary world where fear resides
When people speak, their words unclear
You listen but you cannot hear
Panic rushes to and fro like ocean tides
The rage when people offer hands
Why is it no one understands?
The person they expect, you can’t provide
The feelings grow to silent scream
You can fight the sleep, but not the dream
You turn inward, try and find a place to hide
Where once was hope, now rests despair
Why me, why now, it’s just not fair
Thoughts and feelings try to mesh, but just collide
You look for help from those close by
They hear the shout, but not the cry
The chasm all around you seems so wide
When with you they’re not needed
And when needed, they’re not there
Confused feelings, stinging tears, dented pride
You must climb out of this chasm
But see no footholds for the task
And although a rope is lowered, it’s out of reach
But stretch and you can make it there
Though tendons scream and muscles tear
As the sunlight strikes your face you’re at the breach
One final stage, from dark to light
Into our day, out of your night
Much harder than anything that’s past
Set foot on ground and stand up proud
And you’ll hear the voices of the crowd
As mother nature’s solar rays dissolve the mask
You look around, with bright new hope
Amongst the owners of the rope
To see all of those who love you at your side
© Iain Merchant 2005
…powerful stuff!…