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One Leg Up

18 · Jul · 2002

A poem/song I wrote...


One Leg Up

When I was 16, I was an angel
I was perfect, I was clean, I was right
But I knew I had to leave Oklahoma
I just needed a good reason to take flight

I tried my hand at love and being human
But I never took the time that it required
When I strayed, my excuses they were mighty
I was the honest man's pretty little liar

Well you never know what sister fate can do
How time eats up your strength to turn around
Going forward becomes your only option
When you've got one leg up and one foot on the ground

Seraphim, a doll with dirty wings
I was used; it was a show that fell apart
Looking in the mirror, no reflection
The toughest thing is knowing where to start

But you never know what sister fate can do
How deep within you is the strength to turn around
And going forward from that spot is the best option
When you've got one leg up and one foot on the ground

He was a cowboy with a heart lit like a beacon
And his eyes could make a statue stand and cry
Two arms that could hold a wild angel
And a love that is worth every fight

I can't claim that I hold the secret
To life or flight or arts of peace and war
But I believe in God and third chances
Cause when you think He's done, there's always more

Cause you never know what sister fate can do
How deep within you is the strength to stick around
And believing your own advice is the best option
With one leg up and one foot on the ground

Penny René


Posted by Penny Rene at 02:09 PM