Belief

Dedicated to Bill Crandall, who made me believe again.

Silent, long have I been

But forgotten I have not

I still feel you close by

Whispering wisdom to naught.

Reasons there are aplenty,

For the predicaments of time

Reasons known to you alone

To be revealed at nigh.

In you I continue to trust,

Thus far I’ve not been led astray

Momentary this feeling of pain is

A moment that will soon wash away.

Through this crucible I must pass

To emerge stronger beyond

Every nerve been tested thus

Closer I get to striking the gong.

But now your words have landed,

I will pay them good heed,

I will continue down this path hence

Until my inhibitions have been freed.