Corrymeela - Tom Paxton

I was angry with myself.

I was lost and confused

There wasn’t an unkind word or spiteful thought I hadn’t used

All the anger I carried was bound to explode

I was walking in a rage down a long hard road

(Cho:)

O Corrymeela, I need to rest myself

I need to discover myself again

O Corrymeela, I need a peaceful vision

O let my only decision be to lay down my sorrows

There were times when I was right

There were times when I was wrong

I couldn’t feel one way about anything for very long

The blame for all my troubles pointed everywhere but me

I was as full of hate as any one you’ll ever see

(Cho:)

Just to feel the anger leaving me

Just to let the burning bitterness die

O show me the sea, let its music heal me

Show me a field where I can lie

I was tearing myself apart

I was my own worst enemy

There didn’t seem to be an answer to my misery

I knew that I was wrong and I was sure that I was right

I was cursing the darkness and blowing out the light

(Cho:)