The World Behind My Eyes

It’s dark all night
But days are bright
And when I look behind my eyes
It’s like the worlds in store
I couldn’t wish for more

Laughter, tears
My joys and fears
Sunshine and rain
Gift and blame
Venus, mars
Moon and stars

Reach high and low
For friend or foe
Black and white
Heavy, light
Empty, full
Push and pull

Good and bad
Be happy, sad
Uplift, put down
Smile, or frown
See and hear
Be sincere

I sat and prayed
My fears allayed
But they return
Until I learn
No going back
Take up the slack

Move Fast and slow
Above, below
Gaining ground
Outward bound
Find my voice
Make a choice

To Look behind
To seek and find
My cross to bear
When life’s not fair
Pour water, wine
Your glass and mine


To settle in
For gold and tin
Toe the line
Bereft, just fine
Hand on heart
Back to the start

There was a thorn
My clothes are torn
Just skin and bone
I'm all alone
Heart skips a beat
Can’t stand the heat

It’s dark all night
But days are bright
And when I look behind my eyes
It’s like the worlds in store
How could I wish for more

SH April 2010