Wish Me Well

A tornado hisses and spins
As its vengeance begins
It's darker than the darkest sin
These walls are growing thin

Moss and trees they still grow green
Upon a distant hill so clean
Days away, far from these chains
My house and garden still remain

My plans have finally taken shape
I know tonight I must escape
I'll risk the wind, the rocks, frostbite
Protected by this wicked night

And so I leave these tattered walls
Down this mountain I climb and crawl
One bad step and I could fall
Ten thousand feet as I recall

I pray I reach my distant home
So I can live to tell
Of the time that my heart stopped
Oh God, please wish me well

The greatest Power

Once burned, twice shy.

But you've been burned so many times.

And it's sad that the wonder in your eyes

has taken leave tonight.

But I know what you're going through.

In fact, I walk this path with you.

And we shall yet be surprised

at the mountains of fear that love can move

Well Worth the Wait

I've lived through so many curses

that I'm scared of being blessed.

God don't let my cynicism

rob me of what's next.

Change this gloomy fate

of discontent and hate

to a joy that makes the sorrow

well worth the wait.

Unfamiliar Territories

As sweet as life itself
are memories of her.
There at the beach
near the monastery
holding and being held
in a moment of bliss.
And I love her
I feel.
With every ounce of me
I long for her.
Yet I hesitate,
as an abused child
might flinch
at a hug.
And tears flood my eyes tonight,
as these beautiful memories
flood my mind.
I can not handle the pressure I'm under
as love enters
unfamiliar territories.

Breathe Deeply

Breathe deeply, I tell my self.
I don't have to know all the answers right now.
Everything will come around.
Pay attention to your better health.
In peace there is an eternal wealth.
Ignore the anxious-ridden sounds.
You may feel lost, but you are found.
Search, tired eyes. Is there a truth to tell?
I desire something beyond these illusions.
But hindrances such as pain and confusion,
Block my path and I choose a different way.
It makes it difficult for me to stay.
Breathe deeply, and let it all go.
There are some things I can never know.

Hold Me When I Fear

I want to be close to you, Oh God
Teach me your ways
Heal my broken heart Oh God
Make these paths straight
All the disappointment and pain I've seen
The right way isn't clear
I need direction and protection
Please hold me when I fear

A Million Dollars

Sometimes deep inside I wonder why
It can take so much effort just to get by
I need rest and love and life
But my wallet is thin and I'm lonely tonight
I'm heading east, the wind's blowing west
I become scared quite often, I confess
I'm not complaining, I'm trying my best
But a million dollars wouldn't hurt I guess