The Pier 1997

<C>The Pier -1997

Just before sunset you will find me;a shell of whom I once was
At the end of the pier by the water is where I feel safe
This is where I collect my thoughts and dreams
I go there at this time for answers to my many questions
As I watch the waves caress the land where they fall
I feel the wind blow at my body with it's strong fisted gusts
I feel the wind so deep within; deep against my fragile soul
Thoughts I have not thought; feelings I have not felt in so long
Whispered in my ear by the wind; secrets told to no one but myself
It speaks of love, forgiveness, and respect for all
Now the great ball of fire is sinking below the horizon
As far as I can see is empty space
The hot reds, oranges and brilliant yellows have begun to give forth to the night
Night brings forth deep indigo, and purple
I sit and place my feet in the water questioning my own actions
Do I regret some, yes; do I regret all, no
I may at times been in the wrong, but I know I was in the right now
How is it so easy for the creator to destroy it's own creation
When did this lonely angel fall from grace so quickly
Why can her cries never be heard late in the night
Who started all of this trouble, for the creation is only an image of whomever made it
What will it take to be back the grace of the light
No matter how much pain was inflicted; I feel no hate, only hurt
Where do I have to go to achieve the piece of mind which I need right now
The stars that had seemed so close, now seem so distant
Fog is rolling across the waves; kissing each softly with a light mist
Color is now bland; the color of night is now a sad gray
I look to the sky for answers; God has always been there before
I know deep down this all happened for a reason; to teach me about life
First I thought all were against me; Then I remembered; God is never far