Thread The Needle

If you told me I had shards of glass in my side
I’d not doubt a word
I’m all carved and cut up
Yet not a scar nor gash has occurred
I’m ripped apart form the inside
I can hear how those words I speak are absurd
But you step into my shoes for a while
See how long you last at being rattled and stirred

I’m at the start of an never ending line
Like a train running its stations each and everyday
The old emotions are called up by your voice every time
With the exchange between us leaving little mystery as to what the other’ll say
With the hard contrast of black and white
There’s little left to exist within the unused shades of grey
Opportunities flash by within a moment of hope
I’m lost and restless within infernal rattling of the bray

Forge a new path
One that’s unsoiled by blatant disregard
Call all the stray animals in
Teach them how to play their cards
Tuck away the charades
Let down your feeble guard
The countdown has long started
N’ you’ll be lucky if you make it out only scarred

Time is a fence
It holds you in while it draws you out
The flowers just beyond
Don’t suffer deluge or drought
The briars call you over
Its thorny intent leaves little doubt
It's got you by the neck
As it thrashes you about

It’s a wet staircase
The welcome mat waits for the fall
The duplicitous railing wobbles
As it boasts safety with tongue in cheek and a whole lot of gall
I‘ve taken to the street
A new baby in the world answering its call
If I ain’t around by the end dear
Just assume I’ve made my peace someplace beyond the wall

Thread The Needle

I've got a few tracks posted on Bandcamp as well, give it a listen sometime if you have the time – josephshenton.bandcamp.com. 

Thanks for listening (and reading).

Thread The Needle

Joseph Shenton