Saving J

Because my words no longer pierce your skull
Because my blade of honesty has grown too dull

I yell and shout but you’ve earplugs in
I scream and pout but you’re not listening

My arms are here to break your fall
My heart is open so pull down your wall

You are blinded by anger
You are torn by rage
You are ravaged by grief
You are struck with pain

But if the storm in your eyes ever clears long enough
I hope you will see we are still standing tough

That your words meant to stab have just bounced off our skin
And your lies meant to wound have not made their way in

If we did not care, we’d have jumped ship long ago
If hate filled our hearts, we would have let you know

But we are still here, standing tall and with love
The only weapon that works when push comes to shove

Please don’t shut us out
We mean you no harm
Please know that you’re cared for
Please don’t be alarmed

Let down your defenses
They only make you weak
Let go of the past
That pain, you should not keep

Breathe deep and believe
That you are worth saving
Let your waves calm
Let your thunder stop raging

You are not an island
You are not adrift at sea
You are not floating without a raft
You don’t have to feel so lonely

Many souls wander the earth by themselves
In search of peace and a place to land
They never find what they’re looking for
And it is so very sad

But if you open your eyes you will see
All the life left in front of you and how much more joyful you could be

If you get up now and take my hand
We can walk from this dark place
We can begin to begin again.