All Was Lost (She Couldn't Hold On.)

Pinned to a wall
the fury raging at her face
her battered body
black and blue
showed the path
this tornado traced

Through sheer will
she held strong through the pain
the pounding thunder
the howling winds
tears at her skin
with piercing torrent rain

She was caught
in the wake of the storm
all is lost
if she can’t hold on
anymore

She forces a smile
who would care anyway
her soul is shattered
beaten down
with open wounds
the memories replay

She was caught
in the wake of the storm
all is lost
if she doesn’t hold on
anymore

She is broken
his wrath flies at her again
there’s no escape
his anger's a hurricane
a wake of destruction
fear and pain.

She was caught
in the wake of the storm
all is lost
if she couldn’t hold on
anymore

She was caught
in the wake of his storm
she was lost
and just couldn’t hold on
anymore

The Little Crooked House

There was a little house
Great Grandma lived inside
Whilst stepping through the door
The floor she could not hide.

It had a little hill
And a valley came up next
The undulating movement
Left us feeling quite perplexed.

Up and down the floor did pitch
With curves of every kind
How the furniture stayed in place
Nearly blew my mind.

Up then down and back again
This floor did seem to wave
Around the house it did not stop
Convex and then concave.

We sat a visited quietly
Then hugged Grandma at the door
Why bless her heart we took with us
The memory of her crooked floor.

Can You See Me

Can you see me for who I really am
underneath the fear that burdens me?
Can you see what I want to do
without someone telling me who I can be?

Can you see that I am broken
from years of being held down?
Can you see how I want to be free
And smile instead of frown?

Can you see the shattered pieces
I am deperately struggling to repair
taking steps each day to find my way
relying on a wisper of the wind, carrying my prayer.

Can you see how you open me
to all that is possible with time?
The thought of success for even a moment
is painful yet equally sublime.

Can you see that it isnt you
in who I dont believe?
The truth be known, now witness unfolding
as I admit, the falling short, is in me.

Can you see I am afraid,
from a life ridden with hurt and pain
I am trying my best to heal my heart
and learning to live again.

Please help me Lord, I'm trying
Holding fast to your word I pray
To help me go forth, doing thy will
Simply taking this life day by day.

Let Go, and Let Me Go.

The past is over, and I cant live
if pain is standing in my way,
I have to open my heart to God
If in his presence I wish to be one day.

I won't live in my mistakes
letting them cause me pain,
I have released the ties
to my heartaches and fears
Finding my way to the Lord again.

If you open your heart an fly
Shed your tears and let them fall
Drop your cares at the feet of Angels
Break down the concrete wall
Let the hurts no longer own you
Let happiness take its flight
Remember that faith is freedom
Let the Love of God take sight.

I've left the past behind me
Moved on and closed that door
I've laid down my heavy sorrows
Let go ... and let me go, in faith,
Where I am whole once more.