Shelter from the Storm
The rain is pouring,
It’s so hard to see
Telling myself never to give up
The refuge I seek is within me
Hanging on by a thread
When I look up, everything is already dead
Hit rock bottom, can only go up
Only way forward is to fill my cup
Defeating the shadows
Is not for the faint of heart
Right now, what I need
Is definitely a fresh start
A place that used to feel barren
Is coming back to life
Out the window I be starin’
Thinking of all the strife
So much history down the drain
I’ve learned my emotions, to keep them tame
My heart needs a shelter from the storm
Nothing about this is the norm
So many battles already won
Right now I need to have me some fun
Looking around and seeing my friends
These relationships are no dead-ends
The way music touches my soul
From the app, a radio, or medicine bowl
It sticks with me so I can believe
That one day soon I will get peace
Going out to try new things
Driving places I’ve never seen
Writing my story so I know
How to help others go with the flow
Spending time among the trees
Seeing the birds, the plants, and the leaves
The water, the sunlight and the wind
None of that makes my head spin
Ready to love myself more than ever
My heart is finally back together
Thanks to God, the Universe and eternal Source
It’s now up to me to chart a new course
Looking forward to the new
Being built on strength and truth
Rather use my wands than swords
To cut through the many chords
Only way forward is to stay authentic
Already set the bombs that go tick-tock-tick
I’ve learned so many different lessons
I’m not cleaning up nobody’s messes
The refuge I seek is within me
Centered on love for everyone to see
All I want is for me to just be
Step up to my throne, I’m here, it’s me Queen.
The refuge I seek is within me
Don’t ever forget what I’ve seen
No going back to that track
I’m ready for more, let that whip crack.
The refuge I seek is within me
It’s a safe place for all of us to be
Most importantly, I’m alive
And now, it’s my time to show up and thrive.
