For Lylah:
"Spinning, Shipwrecked, Rescued Fine"
Written 06/03/99
Fighting, gasping
Trying it all
Nothing to hold on to
The ocean broke your fall
But when you pull your head up
From that pool of dim
Straining so hard
Sinking when you wanted to swim
But it's up there now
At least for a glance
So look around
While you've got the chance
What do you see?
Stars fill the heavens high
There's so much more
If you could reach the sky
You're all alone now
Don't try to float
Forget the treading
Someone's bringing a boat
He picks you up
And towels you dry
Your eyes aglaze
Nothing left to cry
Go to sleep now
Lay on the deck
You're safe right here now
Life after the wreck
You can't help but notice, though
As you recuperate there
The hope and light
That shines through the air
Breathe it, feel it
Let it flow
There's life, there's truth
And it's something you can know
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