~ Light Journey ~
Written by Bill

Within the depths of one's soul, there is a longing, a prayer for peace, a cry for an answer,
a quest for understanding of life these days
Within the depths of one's soul, there is a yearning, a place of personal freedom, a retreat from overwhelming grief, a wanting to understand life's complicated ways

A society increasing with chaos and pain
More to lose and less to gain
Picking up the pace and trying to keep in stride
With what's required of us, but so many times something within us had died

In the depths of our soul there is a journey,
A road to travel, a path to follow, a destined way we are led to go
But in the depths of one's soul, within that journey, there's an element that's needed, a requirement to survive, a personal area that helps us grow

Understanding life with its lows and highs
That inner strength that helps us stay wise
Gathering momentum, driving us on
To assist with letting go of excess strife that needs to be gone

It is within the depths of our souls, there is a light in that journey, a guide to lead us, a beacon to follow,
a personal way of forging through
Within the depths of our soul, we search to follow that lengthening light journey, whether it's nature in its beauty, spirituality in its strength,
or just firm determination to stay strong and true

The lights are different, bright for each, one and all The answers are our own, some are shared, some find a different call
Or music, books, pets, relaxation, and success
The light forms are there, waiting to be seen and addressed

So within the depths of your soul when you feel that longing, that grief you feel, the stress you take, when you think you can't go another day
There IS within the depths of your soul that light that's shining, look for it, take it, and within your soul
you'll realize you've found your way.



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