Within Me

Running through my personal hell

Please say that it cannot be true

Trying to stand after I fell

I'm over my head, what do I do




Clawing my way through dust

Trying to find the light at the end

Looking for someone to trust

Just trying to find a trusted friend




I begin to hope as I see a speck of light

But I slip back into my darkness

Nothing seems or feels right

As I begin to reaffirm my loneliness




I want someone to listen and understand

To finally see through my eyes

For them to tie my shoes and feel how I stand

To get beyond all of the lies




It breaks my heart to lose such a friend

Who brought a smile to my face

Its heart-wrenching to come to this end

And not be in their friendly grace




But I'm over my head there is no end in sight

I won't remain in this darkness, it will not consume me

I need to finally stand inside and be a part of the light

And then maybe I will finally be able to see




My heart leaps in bounds as I see a glimmer

Something that shines deep inside of me

I found that I can sparkle and I can shimmer

I now know I don't need anyone to complete me

©JLK 01-02-08