The Reveal

Eyes averted to shut it down
they are called windows to the soul
and I'm afraid to let you see mine

Seen before, it was rejected
and right now it feels easier
to hide it behind a facade
 
You meet my gaze you're not afraid
do you really want to see me?
don't you know the failures you will find?

I can fill up the space with words
but smiles can't hide the feelings there
tumult and a need behind my eyes

If you come in there's no going back 
my heart would be laid bare to see
could you handle the truth you find there?

Cover

She felt uncovered
That was the feeling
That was the reality

He restored her covering
Kinsman redeemer
Bridegroom and friend

When she feels exposed
Her heart laid bare
He moves in close

He calls her out
And crowns her in glory
And wraps her in Him

She

She's fire and power

Wrapped up in soft 

Bright eyes and wild hair

Flowing in winds of change

Currents in motion

She is the rock

Some days easy to catch

Like still water in a cup

Other days free to fly

Like wings on the breeze

What is lonely?

Lonely is spending a week with friends
Feeling good
Then leaving and feeling the wall again

Lonely is telling yourself to talk to God 
He listens
But the ache returns nonetheless

Lonely is making plans with friends
They fall through
And a battle of emotions ensues 

Lonely is knowing your feelings are extreme
You should be ok
But you're just not, to your chagrin

Lonely is telling yourself to call someone
Maybe you will
But it won't satiate the ache for long

Lonely is knowing you must feel your feelings
In fullness
Before you'll ever find the other side

Today

Grief is a wall today

Too high to climb

Broad and unmoving 

Grief is a wind today

Whispering through my hair

Quiet but undeniable 

Grief is a knife today

Sharp in the stomach

Twisting with memories

Grief is water today

Dripping on my head

Like a leaky faucet

Grief is a tornado today

Ripping up the firm

Scattering my thoughts

Grief is certain today

But tomorrow may not be

Or will wear a new mask