you
winter's frigid chill
your breath a blistering wind
muting the effects of the sun
cold, callous
unbecoming of you
becoming what you want to be
my heart too numb to see
the bitter reality

december finds its way again
winter comes to rest in your hands
and with it brings a passing sense
of giving way to this pretense

beneath hearts

digging in the darkness
unearthed stones
emptiness enveloped in bones
a veiled cage
imprisoned rage
a prisoner encountered alone

the face of compassion
buried in a silent scream
understanding
making no attempt to be seen

unearthed heart
harder than the soul of a stone
dissolve into nothingness
and find your way back home

there's a light sometimes
that finds its way
through the sky and through some trees
and it always catches me by surprise
it always makes me smile
and it makes me feel warm.
i fear the day when it
doesn't feel the same
but until then,
i'll look forward to the light

we all fall
can't hold on
to the depths of
our soul

hands reaching down
ignoring the sound
body losing control

you notice the darkness
in everyday
you can't find the courage
to chase it away

but you can open your eyes
and you may realize

the gloaming will go
the tears they may flow
there's always someone at your side

i'll help you rise
just look in my eyes
i'll help you see through the pain

i'll never go
this you should know
harbor the warmth that remains