Your Voice, My Salvation

Anger, Jealousy and fear
Consumed my world
Took me to the edge so near
I could feel myself
Slipping away
Saying one thing
Acting the wrong way
And in that time I caused
Such hurt
Such pain
That after this time
Things could never be the same

And yet one night
When all was seemed lost
I realised what it was
That I needed back most
And so I decide
To at least try
And not just roll over
And give up this time

I asked to speak to you
I needed a few words
To try to explain
To undo some of the hurt
And you agreed I was so glad
I knew this could be the last chance
That I ever had

So we talked
And I tried to explain
I listened to your words
Took in what you said
Yet, all the time
Something was happening
In my head

It seems that your words alone
So soft, kind and full of truth
Calmed the madness in my mind
And put me back where I should be
The world gained colors again that night
And I felt optimistic for the future
Although it was not yet in sight

You know I love you
I hope in time you might me
But until such a future
Which might or might not be
I need to change myself
To keep you as a friend
And maybe to hear one day
Your voice.
My salvation.

© 2002 Rob Jones