I Cried Myself Awake

I cried myself awake today

No tissue; just a fleece blanket and music

The volume provided the background

To sobs, praise and pleading to take it all away

There was no rhythm, no harmony

Only the sounds of aching and relief

I cried myself awake today

No audience; just my knees on the floor and hair in my face

Uncontrollable emotion searched my body for escape

Even raised me hands begging to take it all away

There was no answer, yet I began to feel thankful

Soon I began to hear lyrics, which calmed my spirit

I cried myself awake today

No hate; just hurt from the pressures of life’s assessments

Thankful that I’m still here, although I wanted to leave

But running only prolongs the inevitable

Longing for that Faithful steer

Opened my eyes, wiped away the tears

Began feeling relief, it was being taken away

Moving forward from the fight within

Remembering: Greatness Begins with an End.