Keep me afloat
When rivers of sorrow run underground
Drenched with gloom I weep… keep me afloat
When gales of pain throw me around
With a broken-heart I mumble… keep me afloat
When waves of danger shake my ground
Frail, clutching the rail I whisper… keep me afloat
When storms of fury rage in my mind
On the rim of lunacy I gasp for sanity… keep me afloat
When clouds of fear smother my life
Disperse them… embrace me… keep me afloat
When fumes of doubts choke my insight
Blow it all away… clear out my thoughts… keep me afloat
When jaws of despair are open wide
Grab hold of my hand… don’t let me slip… keep me afloat
When floods of injustice cause me to drown
Pull me out… give me the kiss of life… keep me a float
When stabs of humiliation cut deep into my heart
Wrap well my injury… ease my pain… keep me afloat
When claws of adversity scratch my humanity
Come to my rescue… caress my wounds … keep me afloat
When boats of hope leave me behind
Draw out my wings… give me a push… keep me afloat
07-10-2006
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