Solid Ground
©2006 Richard March

Four walls, slowly fading
Sweet and misty air
You're staring at the fog bank
I can't believe I'm here

There's so much I want to tell you
Never thought I'd have the chance
Not a word is spoken
There's no time for token speeches
So I lean to you and reach out
As you slowly take my hand

Like it's planned
Side by side, we rise together,
Walking toward a memory called home
You say, "Is it ok?"
I promise we will make it,
Now that we don't have to be alone

You couldn't understand it
So you put it in your pack
Maybe it would make you stronger
Maybe it would break your back

I remember you decided
You could do it by yourself
But you knew the better
When she loved you let her
Just enough to tear you wide
Let a little light into your heart

What a start
Now you tremble with a hungry fear
So ready for another round
Ok, there is one way
We'll walk this road together
'Til we find ourselves some solid ground