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Leave A Light On For Me


The world today feels suffocating

With darkness closing in tight.

We stumble along blindly

Searching for a light.

 

In the dark we are helpless

And subcumb to our fear.

Only a light can save us

From the hatred we hold dear.

 

Turn a light on for the sinners,

Turn a light on for the saints.

Turn a light on for the artist

So we may finally see what he paints

 

Shine light into the Valley

Of the Shadow of Death,

So we may go gracefully

Releasing our last breath.

 

Then together we will wake

And see the world lit anew;

Leave a light on for me, darling,

And I'll turn one on for you.

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MyStories
Short and to the point, I like it.

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