I open my weary eyes
A dull sense of yearning
Sears through my body
I watch forgotten memories burning
In the ashes a rose rises
Yet there shall always be a thorn
Caressing are the petals of truth
Piercing are the silent screams I’m torn
That silent scream resounds,
Echoing in my head,
Churning are the emotions,
And the things that are left unsaid.
Suffocating but taking slow breaths
Blind but now I can see clearly
Emotions I’m unable to describe
Scared yet fearless of who I can be
Quietly I lie awake,
I am holding it all in,
This storm inside rages on,
Yet I bear the rain and wind.
A wish to see your eyes again
They penetrate my whole being
You give me faith in the morning winds
Hope in believing instead of seeing
My broken dreams and severed wings
Vanish when you hold me near
The fire in your soul and heart
Save me from drowning in my tears
Yet the darkened shadows grow fiery
The sun casts blood to the sky
My spirits are diminishing until
I step back and look in your eyes
Sobbing I lay my head on your shoulder
Unworthy of your love that I keep
Hold my heart and grasp it tight
For I’m strong at being weak
Will you keep fighting for me?
Never let me go?
Will you love me all my days?
A love that will surely grow?
Would you love me for who I am?
Even if I were blind or couldn’t speak?
Would you look beyond my surface?
Would you see what lies beneath?
You answer all of these questions
By simply taking my hand
The morning sun rises now
I finally understand
My shadows and doubts
Were but mere lies
I no longer listen to these silent voices
For I have come to realize
The coming of the morning tide
Does not care if you live or die
Just as long as you promise forever
Promising forever, you and I
