Twisted images fill my soul
Turning and winding and changing
Trying to feel what is really there
Leaves me gasping for air
Is the shadow I see truly my heart
Or is some other force here at work
What lies beneath my calm outer shell
Is more fearsome than I can allow
I grasp at the feeling but is it enough?
If only I may recognize
That being myself is okay in His sight
I'm telling myself only lies
Distortion and pain, anger and rage
Sadness and fear and grief
Vying for the top spot above all the noise
They'll fight it out
Only love can win