Skin and Bones - Beth Crowley

I used to dream about the heroes of stories

As life became an endless night

When hope was gone you resurrected my spirit

Brought me from darkness into light

I can sense a storm is coming

Anchoring you to me

Far beneath my skin and bones

I harbor my divided soul

My greatest source of strength

Might be my downfall

But love was not a choice for me

I held my breath and took a leap

And when I lose myself

You help me stand so tall

I listen closely and hear sweet strains of music

I’m captured in a reverie

Through all these years you’ve been my quiet salvation

Reflecting who I want to be

Please for my sake no more talk of

Blessings and curses tonight

Far beneath my skin and bones

I harbor my divided soul

My greatest source of strength might be my downfall

But love was not a choice for me

I held my breath and took a leap

When I lose myself

You help me stand so tall

Standing in silence we look out at the water

Amazed how much the world has changed

I see behind your eyes such wisdom and sorrow

You’re wondering if we’re still the same

I felt more love than I could

Give in just one lifetime

Far beneath my skin and bones

I safekeep our united souls

My greatest source of strength was not my downfall

Because love was not a choice for me

I held your hand and took a leap

I’ll never lose myself

You help me stand so tall