27 November 2012
My mind is adrift, left out to sea Alone on the ocean blue Emotions are my passengers Tumultuous thoughts my crew
There is no one here for miles around There's not a soul in sight Nobody to while the days away with No one to share the night
When I realised I was all alone I wept with deep despair Would anyone come looking for me? Did anyone even care?
Bitterly, the tears came flooding So much I worried I'd sink the boat But eventually I cried myself out Luckily still afloat
After days spent angrily pacing Cursing both heaven and hell I decided I had to survive this challenge And master the heavy swell
Solitude hit me sharply I craved to see a face Just another friendly soul In this godforsaken place
Taking over the captains wheel I decided to steer my way I pointed the bow towards the sun And sailed on through the day
Being alone with no distractions I was confronted with myself I realised what hid inside Stored high upon a shelf
Deep inside I was different Than the person I portrayed on stage With others I tried so hard to fit in With myself I'm an open page
So now I'm sailing round the world I'm the skipper of my dreams Taking some time away from the masses Is more important than it seems
You need to have some time alone To find out who you are When you've figured that one out You can aim towards the stars.
I.Sparrow
Strength In Solitude • Opuss № I