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Straffling the Fence
The wind took me away beneath my wings
It laughed and it smiled as my heart beat wild
I bowed my head when I took that last breath
The one before he touched my lips
The sun beat down to say hello
Its healing powers love me so
The airplane landed as he took off
I smiled tears of joy, though it was tough
Yes, I understand these words might seem insane
Yet they do not flow from my lips
Nor do they flow from my fingertips
Through me they come from somewhere else
I’m just the tool used to belt
Ever so gently I hear the whisper
Please speak, please share, please express
So I cannot hold them in you see
(words, I mean)
For to do so would only bury the seed
I’m not sure I can help you understand this mess
And no, my love, my friend, it is not a test
You look at me and you might see right through
Especially when I speak the truth
And the truth, I get it, it’s a lot to bear
(Sometimes it’s difficult to believe it’s worth it)
Unburdening the cross that is ours to wear
Though as the ancient story goes
The cross becomes a symbol to release our woes
I don’t know if this makes any sense
Hell, I’m writing it while straddling the fence
Though the words do flow off of my tongue
And to hold it in, I might get stung
So I listen to that voice without reason
And trust if you’re reading this, it’s a piece of your season
As I’ve learned many times before
The perception of anything is solely yours
Video/Audio recording of “Straddling the Fence” by Ronda Suder
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