Out of the woods

He lay there in the middle of the desert Thirsty for a cup Beside an oasis The scorching heat wasn't kind on his skin And as he sought for clarity He asked how I keep running but never arriving How is it that every step takes me further and further Then he realised that what he wanted wasn't the water Rather Relief from the wolves It was then that he decided the journey to salvation was shorter but painful For its only when you learn can you walk out of the desert and in to Eden There you'll find solace Not in a stranger but In a place you've been before Where i found my worth