Once Upon A Shadow, Deep Inside A Dream

I Want To

I want to rise,
from this place,
where I have fallen,
but you hold me down.

I want to stand,
for all that's forgotten,
and live a pure life again,
but you continue to remind me.

I want to live,
in the sunlight,
with warmth on my skin,
but you continue to shadow me.

I want to fly,
to soar above it all,
to leave the valley below,
but you have caged me.

I want to love,
openly and deeply,
with all that I am inside and out,
but you have abused me.

I want to rise,
from this place,
where I have fallen,
and so You help me to.

I want to stand,
for all that's forgotten,
and live a pure life again,
and so You cleanse me.

I want to live,
in the sunlight,
with warmth on my skin,
and so You shine over me.

I want to fly,
to soar above it all,
to leave the valley below,
and so You give me eagle's wings.

I want to love,
openly and deeply,
with all that I am inside and out,
and so You show me love.

Jesus,
my beloved, precious Jesus,
thank You for breaking the chains,
thank You for setting me free.

March 27, 2009