Her path was clear and filled with light,
Her thoughts were pure and ever right,
Her love secure and passion bright,
Her faith a beacon through the night.

She dreamt of life in other lands,
She wished for more than empty sands,
She looked for hope in other's hands,
She found nothing but broken strands.

Her heart now cold as falling snow,
Her love crushed like the grass below,
Her soul turned frozen long ago,
Her smile now simply there for show.

How can i turn back the clock?
Reverse the endless tick and tock,
go back to that most precious start,
before this dark world broke my heart.

How can I take back the time?
The roll of days in quick decline,
go back to where i once was safe,
before this life destroyed my faith.

How can i regain the years?
Forget the pain and all the tears,
go back to where the lines were crossed
before my soul was truly lost.

Here I sit among the shadows,
dreaming of the things we'd do,
heart hit hard by cupid's arrows,
lost within my thoughts of you,

Here I lie upon the ground,
the world seems like a noisy zoo,
singing softly to the wind,
lost within my thoughts of you,

Here I walk along the cliff,
wishing I were close to you,
thinking, praying, for a moment,
lost within my thoughts of you,

Here I stand alone and scared,
the world seems dark and colder too,
dreaming of a different time,
lost within my thoughts of you.

a man seeks out his destiny,
in hope that he is meant to be,

searching for a sign of god,
a path on which the angels trod,

with signs aplenty all around,
man sees naught but sky and ground,

faith it seems is lost to most,
no sight of father, son, or ghost,

yet faith is more than what we see,
and hope means more than you or me,

for man is lost without belief,
and life will give no quick relief.

I wish you were with me tonight,
My room lit up by candlelight,
I’d look at you from toe to head,
Your hair a a-glow, a fiery red,

I’d hold you gently in my arms,
To clear your mind of any qualms,
I’d whisper slowly in your ear,
To tell that you need not fear,

I’d run my fingers through your hair,
Then down your cheeks, your skin so fair,
I’d kiss you on your lips so sweet,
A kiss to sweep you off your feet,

I’d take you in my arms once more,
And pray you’d stay forever more,
To always have you by my side,
Would be, to me, the greatest pride.

Grey clouds fill the black above,
Darkness reigns where once was love,
Hatred taints that peaceful dove,
These lives no more fit like a glove.

Black skies turning slowly red,
No time to sleep but think instead,
This swollen cloud that fills my head,
As shadows cross this empty bed.

Red horizon turning blue,
A time for change not just in hue,
A chance for life to start anew,
A brand new dawn for me and you.

White clouds cover all I see,
The future laid in front of me,
Behind me ancient history,
Those distant days of misery.

Stars beyond that cloudy sky,
Far above where angels fly,
Shining down on you and I,
To help us give love one more try.

hearts combined before their birth,
two souls entwined beyond this earth,
together through the trail of years,
in balance by their hopes and fears,

the gods throw obstacles their way,
deception tempts true hearts to stray,
yet strengthened by each call to arms,
the lines are drawn against their qualms.

disaster brings the gift of strife,
as chaos reigns upon their life,
yet even in those darkest hours,
neither shrinks away or cowers.

a universe of hate and pain,
attacks their strength and hope again,
yet even through the worst of times,
their unity forever shines.

And when the final die is cast,
no future left but in the past,
they drift into obscurity,
for love transcends mortality.

Walk with me through all we’ve seen,
Talk me through all that we’ve been,
Take away each nagging doubt,
Help my heart to work this out.

Take my hand and hold it tight,
Talk to me and stay in sight,
Keep me safe and ease my fright,
Sit with me all through the night.

Stay with me for just a while,
Share with me your secret smile,
Show me there is more to this,
Save my soul with just one kiss.

Silence the anger and swallow the pride,
stifle the scream and keep it inside.

Focus the feelings that eat at your soul,
block out all thoughts beyond your control.

Take a step back to see what is true,
know that this life is more than just you.

She follows every order,
Would never cross the line,
She cannot leave their border,
Nor let her true light shine.

She longs to have her freedom,
To be all that she could be,
She cannot bear to hurt them,
Giving up her destiny.

She waits within the shadows,
Scared she’ll disappear in time,
She hates the truth that she knows,
That this all should be a crime.

Despite the path that she now walks,
She still can feel the moon's embrace,
Through dreams her mind forever stalks,
In search of her forgotten race.

Despite the years that have gone by,
She still can hear the hunter's call,
His song a dark and loving cry,
To join him where the shadows fall.

Despite the pain that she has felt,
She still can sense the beast within,
Beyond the hand she has been dealt,
This force that tempts her heart to sin.

Despite the things that she has seen,
She still can find the magick trail,
Through all the places she has been,
Back to that world beyond the veil.

Shadows walk with me again,
Calling out my name,
Darkness watches me again,
Playing out this game,

Fangs grow wet and sharp again,
Vision blurring out,
Hunger pangs grow strong again,
Mind filling with doubt,

Taking in that scent again,
Puts me in a daze,
Finding that sweet taste again,
Sets my heart ablaze,

Fighting with myself again,
Though my will is strong,
Losing this safe hold again,
Hiding for too long.

These voices deep within my mind,
Hide treasure that no map can find,
A secret quest my heart must seek,
In silent words their voices speak.

This guiding light upon my soul,
Reveals a life in their control,
A chain that lets me think I'm free,
So far from where I want to be.

These hands that keep my heart at bay,
Protect it from attempts to stray,
These claws that tear my flesh away,
Remind me of their hold each day.

I am a creature of two halves,
A demon of angelic wing,
A siren to my fallen kin,
A song for damaged souls to sing.

I am a creature of two hearts,
A killer with a lover's smile,
A haven to each broken dream,
A stop along their final mile.

I am a creature of two lives,
A hunter hunted by my prey,
A shadow hidden in the night,
A dreamer waiting for the day.

I am a creature of two minds,
A knight that damns each one I save,
A noble beast of sordid deeds,
A curse upon the peace I crave.

What is love but the voice of our heart,
Barely a whisper yet muse of all art.

What is life but a shadow of dreams,
More than we want and yet less than it seems.

What is hope but a wish kept from view,
Something once lost that can never come true.

What is faith but the light of the soul,
Guiding us on as we strive for control.

Cloud above me,
Shape my day,
Guide me on my chosen way,

Cloud above me,
Shape my mind,
Keep me safe and all my kind,

Cloud above me,
Shape my night,
Show me how to win the fight,

Cloud above me,
Shape my life,
Ease my path and end my strife.

Love is not a shade of skin,
Nor can it ever be a sin,
It has no form nor written guide,
But comes instead from deep inside.

Love is not just man and wife,
Nor can it spoil or end a life,
It has no hate nor prejudice,
The simplest soul will know of this.

Love is not defined by ***,
Nor are its needs quite so complex,
It is a force beyond compare,
A gift for all who can but dare.

Love is not all that we see,
Nor is it just a fantasy,
It is the heart in all our kind,
Just waiting there for us to find.

Truth is often far from sight,
Truth is seldom without blight,
Truth is in the dark of night,
Truth is in the hand of right,
Truth is that most noble Knight,
Truth is that which drives their fight,
Truth is all that brings us light,
Truth is all that gives us flight.

This tired mind with broken heart;
this shattered man of tortured art;

This shadow place of evil dreams;
this house of hope with broken beams;

This ray of light with setting sun;
this crippled soul that cannot run.

Watching as you walk on by,
Wanting just to catch your eye,
Needing you to help me fly,
Trying hard to smile not cry,

Wishing that you could be mine,
Waiting for the bells to chime,
Dreaming of those eyes that shine,
Thinking of you all the time,

Walking through life's busy throng,
Wondering if I've got this wrong,
Living with your ghost so long,
Drifting in this love so strong.

Sadness fills his lonely heart,
As they kiss and drift apart,
Nothing left where once was love,
Lost within the stars above,

Madness fills his fragile mind,
As his dreams are left behind,
Nothing left of who he was,
Shadows follow all he does,

Gladness fills his weary soul,
As he gives up all control,
Nothing left to keep him here,
Dark tides wash away his fear.

The force that binds us, sets us free,
to see the light of destiny,
to build the temple walls again,
within the hearts and minds of men.

The truth is here for all to see,
the god that lives in you and me,
a heaven closer than we think,
the knowledge lost to make that link.

The force that made us, breaks us too,
until we find that path so true,
the world repeats this age old tale,
until we find the holy grail.

The secrets of our ancient kin,
are locked away within our skin,
to find them we must all believe,
atonement shall we thus receive.

fleeting moments, gone they seem,
secret thoughts, our minds redeem,

timeless points of endless joy,
countless lives we all destroy,

empty dreams of happy times,
restless nights where panic climbs,

days long gone we soon re-live,
forgotten acts we must forgive.

Walk within the shadows that are calling to your soul,
Give yourself to darkness and surrender all control,
Let the spirits bathe you in the love that night can bring,
Free yourself from conflict and just let your black heart sing.

Walk within the shadows that have ever been with you,
Listen to their whispers and remember every clue,
Understand each secret and the path ahead will clear,
Trust your sacred family to conquer all you fear.

Walk within the shadows that once followed in your wake,
Feel much closer to them with each catching breath you take,
Find the peace and comfort that you never thought could be,
Stay here in the darkness where no one but us can see.

When she was young her dreams were bright,
but time has slowly dimmed their light,

her final thought was cold and dark,
she saw no light, she felt no spark,

yet drifting into death's long rest,
she felt a warmth within her chest,

she dreamt of light, of happiness,
a glimpse of hope, an angel's kiss,

a dream she'd long thought lost to her,
a dream forgotten in life's blur,

she lies awake now, dazed but calm,
no sense of hate, no thoughts of harm,

a second shot, a fresh new start,
another chance to share her heart,

she leaves the ward, a world to see,
at last to meet her destiny.

Dream of me and drift away,
Scream for me but keep at bay,
Nothing left for us to say,
Love is lost when lovers stray.

Dream of me but do no more,
Find your own way out the door,
Nothing left but memories,
Love long lost and in the breeze.

Dream of me now that you're gone,
Shame that you were not the one,
Nothing left for us to do,
Love is lost for me and you.

have faith in what you know can be,
hope not for what you cannot see,
hear all the words the choir sings,
hold close your heart when love begins,

hate not the thief or begging man,
he knows nothing of nature's plan,
heed all the cries of noble men,
here waits the chance to live again,

hark to the days of sacred life,
hide not your fear of satan's knife,
heal all your wounds within the fire,
hail not the gods nor man's desire.

Hot with passion,
Cold with shame,
Beauty with a secret name,

Sun by day,
And star by night,
Kiss so sweet but far from right,

Love and laughter,
Fear and doubt,
Strangers to the world about,

Light and dark,
Two souls one heart,
Doomed before they even start.

Her heart once meant the world to him,
her smile all he desired,
but time has let the fires dim,
their passion long expired.

His trust once meant so much to her,
his faith all she could need,
but time has let the pages blur,
their story gone to seed.

This dream once meant true love to them,
this chance all they could want,
but time has let the world condemn,
their future not to grant.

Though seldom do I see you,
And not often do we speak,

I always think about you,
Every day of every week,

There is a magic to you,
In the things you do and say,

And truly do I wish you,
A most glorious Birthday.

Thinking back on all I’ve seen,
On all the pain and joy that’s been,
Everything that has brought me here,
Through all the times of hope and fear,

Thinking of all that I’ve known,
The good and bad that I’ve been shown,
All that has taught me wrong from right,
Through darkest day and darker night,

Thinking back on all I’ve done,
On all the journeys I’ve begun,
Everything that has shaped my mind,
Through all that has been left behind,

Thinking of my life thus far,
Each battle that has left a scar,
This future I could never see,
Through shadows of what could not be,

Thinking on to times ahead,
Of all that I no longer dread,
The life that I have come to know,
This love I hope will ever grow.

Look into her deep brown eyes,
See the truth in her disguise,
Feel the warmth within her soul,
Give your heart to her control.

Search within her mind for doubt,
Find nothing but truth throughout,
Take her hand into your own,
Start a path to the unknown.

View the world through her dark eyes,
Seek her love and tell no lies,
Never leave nor travel far,
Share your world and all you are.

Start afresh, return to source,
and follow not the weathered course,

leave your troubles at the door,
to free your mind so you can soar,

take in all that you can see,
and be that which you hope to be,

keep your temper in its place,
create a life and win the race.

To walk, to run, to fly away,
in bliss where hopes and dreams can play,

To speak, to sing, to guide the way,
in words no mortal man can say,

To sleep, to dream, to drift away,
in dark devoid of yesterday,

To live, to die, to win the day,
in time to beg our souls to stay.

Angels ever follow us,
Daring us to sin,

Clouds will ever cover us,
When the rains begin,

Spirits ever wait for us,
Saving us a seat,

Night will come and go for us,
As the days repeat,

Demons ever follow us,
Seeing all we do,

Fires will take hold of us,
When all this is through.

I used to be so innocent,
I used to be so sweet,
I used to be so small and weak,
Just crawling round your feet.

You used to dress and wash me,
You used to hold my hand,
You used to be the strength I lacked,
Before I'd learnt to stand.

I'll always be your baby,
I'll always be right here,
I'll always need you with me,
To help me face my fear.

You have to see I'm growing,
You have to feel the change,
You have to let me take a risk,
Although it may feel strange.

I'm learning more of who I am,
I'm learning how to stand,
I'm learning to be more grown up,
I know you'll understand.

A slave I was, but noble born,
A prince to be, they said in scorn,
A soldier bred, in pain and blood,
A single wave within the flood.

A war I fought, each battle won,
A thousand dead, I spared no one,
A field of spikes, my calling card,
A broken mass all burned and scarred.

A journey home, a prince at last,
A world away, that war-torn past,
A wife and son, a peace long sought,
A haven from all those I fought.

A tribute due, a price too high,
A choice to make, to fight or die,
A road to ride, a deal to make,
A slender chance I have to take.

A brother once, my noble kin,
A traitor now, not worth his skin,
A promise made, an oath he broke,
A final straw, no time to choke.

A war begun, a siege to come,
A day to plan, before the scrum,
A saviour found, a dream to dare,
A hellish choice, this curse to bear.

Born the same yet different,
Twin peas from distant pods,
Thoughts so loud yet reticent,
Two minds always at odds.

Stars in skies so different,
Twin moons light years apart,
Siblings without a parent,
Two souls joined from the start.

Walking roads so different,
Twin paths that never met,
Journeys far from innocent,
Two hearts scarred with regret.

Dreams and goals still different,
Twin lands the gods beset,
Lovers with no precedent,
Two fates as yet unset.

I see the world as it should be,
the world that we were meant to see,
a simple life for you and me,
where every son of man is free.

I see the way to make it right,
the way to turn from dark to light,
a simple plan to end this blight,
to bring a close to every fight.

I see our place in time and space,
the times we all must surely face,
a simple way to end the chase,
to make us one; a human race.

I see all this, and so do you,
as does the world around us too,
the simple things we all can do,
to save us from 'the mighty few'.

This is the moment,
This is the end,
This is the break that we never will mend.

This is the minute,
This is the time,
This is the dream that will end in a crime.

This is the morning,
This is the way,
This is the god that will rule us today.

Buildings tall through foggy streets,
Ripples drift 'cross waters deep,
Dawn light bright but air still cold,
As zombies march away from sleep.

Winding paths through ancient streets,
Skyline changing through the years,
Blue gold skies to please the eyes,
Through masks suppressing hopes and fears.

Footsteps filling silent streets,
Drifters searching out their spark,
Sun beams trace each cracked façade,
Where greater men have left their mark.

As I lay down in my bed,
My thoughts begin to roam my head,
And as I think things through and through,
All I can think of is YOU,
Once that thought is on my mind,
I leave this troubled world behind,
And travel to a wondrous place,
Far above the Human Race,

For in this place my heart is free,
To state my claim of love to thee,
So if you feel the same way too,
And if your claim of love is true,
Then I will see you in that place,
Far above the Human Race,

And in this place, I do declare,
Our souls will make the perfect pair,
Our love, the fruit of ancient myth,
It’s you to whom my heart is with,
I wish that we were in that place,
Far above the Human Race,

I’ve sat and thought for hours on end,
To find an answer, I intend,
I search my mind over again,
To pry this answer from its den,
A single question, yet to ask,
To find the answer, is your task,
What is name of this place,
So far above the Human Race?

To live is more than just to breathe,
More than a sword to wield and sheathe,
Though battles rage at every turn,
I will not let those fires burn.

Life is a dream- a world of chance,
So take my hand and join the dance
And make each step a star to count,
To bring our love into account,

To live is more than just to be,
Especially when you’re not with me,
Tis more than just that empty bed,
Where still you lay your precious head,

Life is true love- a world for two,
A place where I can be with you,
To spend our days as man and wife,
And make this one a perfect life.

From your grip, the key must fall,
the gate now locked, and standing tall,
though in your heart, you hear the call,
you cannot walk or run or crawl.

To this cage, your will must bend,
in your heart, a hole to mend,
to the void, your love to send,
all alone, your soul to fend.

In your mind, the memories glossed,
in your stride, no distance crossed,
left alone, a freedom cost,
in the end, all hope is lost.

Mind so sharp and full of wit,
A challenge most would have to quit,
An angel with a demon's spark,
Her words will cut and leave a mark.

Eyes that smile and sparkle bright,
Two stars to light the darkest night.
An angel with a demon's glance,
Her gaze consumes your soul's last chance.

Lips that call you to her kiss,
A prize no mortal soul should miss.
An angel with a demon's smile,
Her tongue will tempt you with its guile.

Skin soft as a satin sheet,
One touch confirms your soul's defeat.
An angel with a demon's wings,
Her claws will bleed you as she sings.

Curves and lines like works of art,
The perfect shape to melt your heart.
An angel with a demon's lust,
Her love will turn your soul to dust.

Heroes, we were born to be,
Seeking out our destiny,
Striving for a better life,
Free from pain, disease and strife,

Heroes, we were meant to be,
Known for all eternity,
Searching for what none have found,
All across this ancient ground,

Heroes, we could never be,
Slaves to our mortality,
Reaching for the stars in vain,
All our tears lost in the rain.

my heart is torn, my soul is bare,
my love is gone, no life to share,

in silent thought, my mind a-drift,
no love to hold, the shadows shift,

a rippled lake, my tortured soul,
in pain I cry, within this hole,

there is no light, no warmth inside,
my heart is black, alone I hide,

I have no love, I have no life,
no way to leave, or end this strife,

all hope is gone, my life is lost,
for precious love, my soul the cost,

please take me now, and end this night,
please take my life, and end this fight.

in her eyes, see the skies;
see the world with no disguise;

in her heart, see the start;
see your place and play your part;

in her voice, see her choice;
see her love and then rejoice;

in her tears; see her fears;
see her safe throughout the years;

in her kiss, see her bliss;
see the light that others miss;

in her life, see your wife;
see the end to all her strife.

Hold my hand and share this night,
Stay right here- always in sight,
Keep me in your loving arms,
Protect me from all of my qualms,

Hold my hand and light my way,
Stay right here- be mine today,
Keep me with you for all time,
Share with me this life sublime,

Hold my hand and walk with me,
Stay right here- don’t let me be,
Keep me in your heart and mind,
Don’t let my soul be left behind.

You are my one believer,
True love that cannot fail,
Forever here beside me,
Through every storm we sail.

We’ve never had it easy,
So seldom cut a break,
Forever chasing shadows,
For dreams we hope will take.

The road gets ever harder,
Each battle barely won,
Forever forging forward,
Just like we’ve always done.

You know my darkest secrets,
And keep me going strong,
Forever standing by me,
Through all that I’ve done wrong.

We’ve never fought or argued,
Both know just how that goes,
Forever growing stronger,
Through love that ever shows.

The road seems ever longer,
Each step an uphill climb,
Forever moving forward,
Just waiting for our time.