far away

truth be told, i wear foolishness like a vest
my arrogance returns each time i think it is layed to rest
i'm the braggart, the hater, even the liar at times
to speak without thinking is a trademark of mine

each of us peddle whatever we sell
extolling the glory of whistles and bells
while avoiding the details we'd have you ignore
until we cannot tell the truth anymore

or is it just me?
is this the person i've chosen to be?
is it fate that has driven me sane
or am i the culprit? i want to know who to blame

to remain disconnected became my one goal
perfect insulation for my timid soul
in this i may never repent but who knows-
the miles leave corners and secrets exposed

i venture forth willingly, into the fog
as we all do each second we borrow from god
each with a candle, a pinhole of light
illuminating only one step at a time

i've roamed far away
hidden from the light of day
feared exposure, blamed sight itself
asked the hardest questions, faced down hell
yet made my way back home