Roaming Shadows

All those shadows roaming ‘round

All those shadows gaining ground

Deepening from grey to black

Carrying your memories back

To a time of trembling tears

Forming clouds of festering fears

Long stretches of arctic cold

Times when only lies were told

Hearts patently distressed

Limbs nakedly un-caressed

Why do we hurt each other so

Instead of simply letting go…

Thrumming music deep inside

Touching fears and tears and pride

Stinging, twisting writhing pain

Wriggles in then backs out again

Forgive yourself and let it go

A minor dance in a larger show

Snow drifts with precious flakes
Life is bigger than your mistakes

Winter comes and calls you out

Then spring returns without a doubt

And life renews itself once more

A window closed but an open door

Embrace the shadows and light

Embrace beauty in day and night

For we are all humans flawed

Both grief and hope in our blood

You are one; and one is all

Hearts respond to mystery’s call

All those shadows roaming around

All those shadows gaining ground

Sweep them back to whence they came

Don’t get drawn into their game

Feel the currents both warm and cool

Let life and music lift your soul