LEARNING

Stuck in a tunnel that is full of self

Lies aren't helpful, but they comfort us

They keep you indulged and they keep you deranged

They make you unheard of and entertained

When the Truth is the good and all that you do

You point to the broken in spite of you

And then nothing works and you wonder why

But of course they will tell you "because it was a lie."

You can't always hope, as hard as your try

So let them believe you and pass you by

Or tell them you love them and the world that was made

Then show a beauty, do not restrain 

Share a few moments, revolve around them

Knowing best how to obtain a friend

If you want a rock, don't trust me here

If you want a partner, my service is near

But we can destroy you unless you obtain

A better foundation, stake a claim

In a vision that fixes, a vision that heals

One that redeems our numerous appeals

Our ruthless discretions and improper gains

Our hesitant choices and excessive refrains

I cannot tell you how far I'll go

To keep my eyes closed to the river of foes

I'll trip on my words and then take off my shoes

As if that was the problem, making certain I'll lose

I'll dwell in the messes and continue to stress

I won't take you with me and I'll take nothing less 

Nothing less than the burden I've bought for myself 

I'll find you anxious and I won't let you help

But sometimes and someday I'll hear when you say

That this moment's a good one and we've found a good way

To live and be part of each other in spite

Of all that has happened and all that might

Even though all that I've said is true

Love and hope persevere in shades of blue

In oceans of chaos, in beautiful days

In atmospheric wonders too far away

In this moment we hold we embrace what we're told

We'll cherish our youth and discover the old