Inside I am empty and drained My tears flow like fallen rain I see the pool of water at my feet As I look for the sign of the next street I am trying hard not to be bitter Not clogging my head with litter I do not want to trip and fall Hitting my head on the walls It hurts and cuts way too deep The downfalls I refuse to reap I will surely take the higher road I don't want extra baggage on this load I can untangle the web I have weaved In this I am truly relieved My feet ladened move on ahead For I refuse to live as if I am dead Beyond I see the crossroads before me Continuing forward I see what is meant to be Street lights make my way bright For future steps to take flight Soon the trail of tears will cease Then I will feel the true release I will again walk on sacred ground Inner peace again the only sound Then others will follow in my prints In the eyes I see the sparkling glints Rain no longer falls down our cheeks We now have only beauty and light to seek