Sunset at the Horizon

Let me know of the pain you hide Behind soft words and a sweet smile I know deep down you’re withering inside Take off that mask, it’s been a while Just call out to me and I will be there A shoulder to cry on, a hand to wipe away tears Let it all out, just open up & share Let me feel your pain, take away your fears I can see you struggle when you remember The pain you endured alone, years together The memories haunting even in your slumber Nightmares of past, upheaval in the yonder All will vanish if you just let me know I am that priest you confess to in a church I am that page you write, crumple up and throw I am that closure that you desperately search I am all you need, the beginning to an end Only if you let me know, I can be your savior I can be your angel, I can be your godsend Let me guide you in your lonely endeavor Of moving on from the past to a bright future Let me be the light in the darkness that surrounds Give me permission to end your torture Free you, save you, bey

In the qualms of darkness I seek that distant dot of light Not a ray of hope, it would be too bright Just that light at the end of the tunnel Whispering the promise of “It’s gonna be okay” Rendering a fleeting hope of reviving me any day If only I could fast forward to that future When the insufferable present is lost In the forgotten realms of the past When this loneliness & emptiness make way To unfurl the indomitable me When the scars in my heart decide to set me free I look forward to that day, however long it takes Each second with bated breath I shall wait When miracles of my own, I can create Now… “Just stand up and fight”, I say To the girl in the mirror looking full of dismay “Wipe those tears, coz no one else will You are on your own, fight you have to still There is air in your lungs & blood in your vein Your limbs are strong, you have a heart & a brain Dispel the darkness of your doom It’s time for some joy to make room You will be fine as long as you fight Don’