the cracked mask of life
what is it that we see in the world around us
that makes us want to be free from that which binds us
is life so bad that we must throw it away
to fight this never ending fight day after day
struggling through the pain, praying for relief
holding on to a prayer, one solid belief
that there must be more to life than this
that this pain only masks true bliss
a hazy cloud covering the eyes
spiraling madness spreading forth lies
guiding us towards certain doom
gnawing away at the senses, waiting to consume
bit by bit our souls fade to dust
like a great machine cursed by rust
binding our movements and slowing our thoughts
leaving our beaten bodies in the dirt to rot
have we decided that there is nothing worth living for
are we happy to just stare at these open sores
what medicine is there that can take this pain away
what cosmic force can possibly heal this decay
only the power that lies within us can truly make us free
only the courage to stand and fight will open our eyes to see
there is a hidden beauty that lies just behind the pain
only after we have suffered can we be washed clean by the rain
that pours from the heavens in our time of need
and only through God's eternal love can we be freed
when these burdens threaten to break you
life up your voice and He will help you
this is too much for us to bear alone
this crushing weight will splinter bone
break skin and bring you to your knees
it will root you in the ground like a great oak tree
and there you will remain until the end of days
left to dry up and whither away
but this doesn't have to be your fate
there is still time to be freed from this weight
unload your burdens on Someone who can bear them
cry out your prayers and He will hear them