Home in the Shadow

for a second

I studied your eyes

that's how you got me

we were exposed

truth lies behind your skies

you taught me how to see

 

walk past the signs

that hit us in the face

this world is way too small

taste the oceans

left without a trace

 why can't we have it all?

 

we don't need their eyes

 undressing our flaws

we're running out of time

as they conceal their claws

pretend to believe their lies

with our smiles and nods

 

it'll buy us time

they can't afford to keep

truth is coming

 

moonbeams find us

in the middle of the road

there's comfort in the night

don't be afraid

find a home in the shadow

where they can't take our light

…they can't take our light

 

 

 

Love Always,

Lainey



 

 

 

 

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Phoenix

There used to be a story

that brought you to life

and through all the complications

the stars perfectly aligned
 

then the sky would get dark again

there'd be another storm to pass

and all the times you felt like giving up

you still see the beauty life has
 

then grief forced you strong

you're given credit like it's a choice

and all the times you want to scream out loud

you suddenly lose your voice
 

time now makes no sense

is it a circle or straight line?

or does it go up and down

like the heartbeats left behind?
 

but dreams exist to give us hope

and remind us of lessons learned

and through all the ash and soot from this

we still rise up from these burns
 

exhale and let the story shift

there's no limit to change

let the phoenix rise above these flames

let the stars rearrange
 

there's one thing that doesn't fail

and it grows stronger each year

the love we share is infinite

the fire singed away the fear
 

and this story that brought you back to life

will be sung in songs and written down

and told by all who know it too

 of how to earn a crooked crown
 

there will always be beauty

there will always be you

rise through love and flames, my love

and life begins to feel brand new


 

Love Always,

Lainey

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