Just Once

This weight
crushing down on me
wondering if I've said too much
or not enough

Wanting to trust someone
to love someone

This stage in life
everyone is broken
baggage follows
drama follows

We are defined by what we do
choices we make
paths we take
love we make

First chance I had
I said nothing
I became nothing
all I ask is for redemption

Take a chance
reach out from your comfort
take my hand
and let me pull you out
just once, it's all I ask

Defy what you think
what you see
what you know
define what follows
Decide to grow

Take the ashes
and the pain
fertilize something new
Shelter it
nurture it
care for it

It will grow
beyond your imagination