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
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