Reise

When the road seems barren

And the sun fails to break through

Leaves of overgrown trees that hide the sky

From your longing eyes

Do not fret for this is only a small portion

Of the journey in which you are to take.

As a child you learned to walk

With one foot in front of the other

Nothing has changed since then

The only thing different is time

Time has made you weary

Heartache has made you angry

But one step at time

You can break free of these

Vines and brambles that ensnare your feet.

It is not the strength that counts

But the endurance that lies within you

Deep within, even when you cannot see it

It waits patiently to pull you through

Just when you think that you cannot.

The time to move is now

Break free of the shadowed place

And step out into the sunlight

Feeling its healing rays

Shine down on your soul once again.

All of this courage, motivation, endurance

Lies within you and is strong

And even when you cannot see it

My hand will always be there

To pick you up and help you go on

Whatever the road may bring.