Closed eyes

Do you see the pain in my eyes?

As I beg for tears I am completely empty.

Does your heart feel the reason for my sorrow?

I waited for light in the darkness alone.

Ink on my flesh calling hopes to fade,

wrenched in agony my life drifts apart.

Slowly the torment to discover,

the feelings of fear holding me down.

Lifeless blood caused by redemption,

wreaking havoc to bear the shame.

Closing my eyes to deny you,

the depth of love left inside.

 

Somewhere there is light in this tunnel.

Do you know my heart in my eyes?

All lights end up creating the shadows.

Do you know where my love does hide?

I have tasted the sweat on your lips,

feeling each heartbeat you give.

Misconstrued as light in my darkness,

realizing my hopes are in you.

When you close your eyes can you see me?

I find that in your arms I am free.

As one you are what I desire,

can you feel the truth in my lies?

So now that you see who lives within me.

Can you hold my pain next to your own?

Do you realize that when you say I love you,

all that is in me is because of your touch.

In ways I have fallen I stand up,

as you light the path I know I can see.

Do you know my heart is in your hands?

In my hands I let go of the shame.

Here is a fire burning clean my soul,

finding destiny within your smile.

Do you know now why I do love you?

Am I still what you see when your eyes close?

Johnny Newell