Inside

Outside, a storm is brewing
From the high open sky.
Claustrophobic there, I’m choosing
To stay inside–

Inside. Inside.

When it hits time,
I keep my chin high.
But then the shadows spread
Throughout my mind.

Outside, my passion steams,
Sputtering brooks, trees of green.
But I close the door on the serene
To stay inside–

Inside. Inside.

When it hits time
I keep my chin high
But when the shadows spread
I stay inside.

Inside.

A sunray shines through.
Should I follow it home?
Inside is safe.
Could outside be warm?

I reach out my hand–
Float through the door.
I want to be free,
But I–

But I–

Can’t let my face slide,
I can’t let the shadows hide
I can’t let my feeling spread
So I keep it all–

Inside.