Lighthouse from Parables by James Bird

Tomorrow came the storm had went
I called your name across the morning tides
the sun began to rise
I can't believe what I had seen
I held on tight but then the ship caved in
I searched all through the night
Sails are torn my love is dead
You always said "I wonder when I'll die"
the sea held your reply
I put my gun right to my head
said my prayers, but then a crow dropped in
he said "Where should I begin"

"Take some time
it's rough I know
She rests inside
Fix this ship and sail the seas
love again and kiss her knees
don't you ever hate yourself
there's a girl you're meant to meet
she's got everything you need
don't you ever let her go
and you will learn to love again"

I starved for weeks and grew a beard
I couldn't sleep or even try to dream
my weak heart ripped into three
The darkness came and stole my breath
I needed warmth inside this mind of mine
the shadows will take my life
But then I saw the lighthouse gleam
it called me in and said your love rests here
there's nothing that you should fear
Anchors down I swam ashore
ran toward the light and sprinted up the stairs
I saw someone waiting there

She turned to me
I could not breathe
She smiled with ease

"We'll fix my ship and sail the seas
We'll love again, I'll kiss your knees
don't you ever hate yourself
I'm the man you're meant to meet
I know it's strange but in a dream
I swear I saw your face
and we will learn to love again"

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