Light And Shade - David J

I remember when the rain came down

I was looking for the sun in the lost and found

Days spent in Doom’s company without my complicity

Fleeing from Archilee’s hound

I feel the stab of the thorny crown

A subtle shift in frequency

Making me see things differently

Light and shade

Chase and fade

My bravado shield

A fragile barricade

Waiting for the dead man’s click

If the winds change will this face stick

Will I fight to live another day?

The black dog standing on the bridge is every suicide’s ghost

It’s choke chain held by Vertigo

Temptress and perfect host

Light and shade

Chase and fade

My bravado shield

A fragile barricade

You say…

The gravy train has missed your stop

Top under dog

You can’t make this drop

Don’t despair now

Dancing to a different drum

I feel my senses over run with waves of joy

Spray on my face

The world becomes a better place to be

Sorrow shot by joy

Sorrow shot by joy

Sorrow shot by joy

Sorrow shot by joy