Blink of an Eye

My eyes drift close as I think of what I've done

As they open I realize I'm coming undone

I'm breaking down just like I have before

Wondering now what life truly has in store



I know I'm not alone in this and my eyes close again

Warmth consumes me as the wind chills my skin

Yet I need to pull myself in and look over this mess

Because I cannot be happy living life in this distress



So I let the wind pull me around for the moment

Let the tears carry me for this time is stolen

The night is quiet and the streets are barren

I stand on the sidewalk looking up and staring



At the few stars I can make out past the clouds

In this stolen city silence the trees seem so loud

I feel something stronger taking hold of my soul

Holding me closer not daring to let go



I feel safer as I break down this time as I have before

I know I'm coming undone as I climb the stairs to the door

Sliding my key into the lock wondering what will come of me

I turn the key and have faith that what will be will be

11/14/07 ©JLK