Take Me All the Way

For too long I kept my eyes from seeing the clues Too many signs left unseen Though you never gave up on me You made things plain to see I tried to wipe the clues clean And used every excuse and diversion in my ruse For too long I ran from the signs and accompanying guilt I turned from your proffered path Though you never gave up on me You made things plain to see Usually I chose my self-inflicted wrath And I collected enough self-doubt and loathing to make a quilt For too long I ignored your help and turned the other cheek I blamed you for all ills and pitfalls I cursed you more than I can say I spat at you and swore your name everyday Even while thanking you for little windfalls When in reality without you I was mild timid and meek For too long I neglected you and ignored you and took you to task Have I burned the bridge is it too late May I beg for forgiveness and save face May I earn your favor and your good grace Is it too late to for you to steer me to my fate Yet now I come to you hoping you’ll lead the way so I humbly ask