Mustard Seed

I carry this burden, this weight round my neck

I’ve carried it so long, it’s left scars, sure, you can check

I am searching to find some new way to lighten my load

Without feeling the guilt of doing as you’re told

I wrestle inside me for what might be right

It seems sometimes I am not willing to fight

A signal, a something, I want to receive

And perhaps then I’d be willing to believe

If I just relax, sit back and think it all through

I have the answer I am sure, let me tell you

No need to go looking any further than here; I haven’t yet tried

All that I need, everything is waiting, it is all right inside
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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