☀️ The Daily Boost #858

Get on back to the light

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BACK TO THE LIGHT
Heather Pierson

Everybody’s tryin’ to be free from the ghosts that haunt them at night
At the same time nobody wants to admit to their fright
There’s all kinds of monsters hidin’ under the bed
And all kinds of demons livin’ in our heads
It’s time to get on back
Get on back to the light

Everybody’s tryin’ to let go of the things that are holdin’ them back
Everybody’s trying to keep their rusty wheel on the track
There’s too much burden for one body to bear
And there damn sure ain’t enough to steam to spare
It’s time to get on back
Get on back to the light

Everybody’s tryin’ to make it right
Everybody’s tryin’ to make it through the night
And to get on back to the light

Everybody’s tryin’ to find their part in the same old song
Everybody’s so afraid to admit when they’re wrong
Yeah everybody’s stumblin’ in the dark
Everybody’s hopin’ to leave their mark
Yeah everybody’s lookin’ to a brand new day
When all is forgiven and we’ve found our way
To get on back
Get on back to the light . . .

(My thanks to Heather Pierson.)

“Come, Come, Whoever You Are” by Rumi

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