Sticks and Stones

You speak to me of sticks and stones I recall you tossing me aside Who am I without my God? In stillness I fall Quiet screams tear out of my mouth Broken and afraid I cling to shadows Under the sun I sought my Father With joy I found him inside my shell Deep inside of me you are a light Water for my thirst Refuge for my times of trouble I found you in my mirror staring back at me Your eyes behind my eyes Your breath behind my breath I open my hand touch the glass and know you are inside of me You are my salvation in you I find peace