My Words (a poem)
Thoughtless words can often hurt
and even bring a tear
to the eye of one we love
a heart that we hold dear
Thoughtless words can often hurt
and even bring a tear
to the eye of one we love
a heart that we hold dear
When it’s there to plainly see,
the sin in someone’s life,
am I first to cast a stone,
or will I carve the line?
The view from here is quite a sight.
I grip in fear, as knuckles go white.
Not letting go, I hold too tight.
Afraid I’ll fall from this dizzying height.
If I open up and share
all my struggles, all my shame
Will it reach the others
giving hope, replacing pain?
For you
I would hang the stars in the sky
and make the moon to shine at night
On a warm Summer’s day
I’d give you a breeze soft and sweet
For you
I’d make blue skies above
and soft cool grass below
I’d make light Spring showers
that set the fields aglow
Just another busy day
I miss my time with you
Look, now it’s getting late
but still so much to do
If I am going to do this
I will have to give it my all
No holding back
No holding back
It is time to bear my soul
Time to open up and take a chance
‘cause without truth there can be no love
No real love
I was the one,
who did you wrong.
It was my fault,
the damage was done.
When I can’t decide,
which path to take.
All hope seems gone,
I’ve lost my way.
Like the morning sun,
shining through the trees,
I still can see,
your love for me.
Wearing my mask,
you see what I let you.
Only showing,
what is acceptable.
I hold back the pain,
pretend it’s all roses.
Never let you see,
what’s under the surface.
© 2009-2026 E.L. Redwine