Through the Motions

I am shattered inside.
But I will go through the motions.
I will tell you
Good morning
Good night
Good bye.
Inside I think
I am lonely
I need rest
I want peace.

I don't know how to be happy.
But I will go through the motions.
I will
Smile
Laugh
Wave
But inside I
Groan
Cry
Break.

I know how to go through the motions.
I know it by heart.
I can pretend to be fine,
Like always.
I am not immortal,
Untouchable,
Or even just okay.
I'll go through the motions,
The motions of being fine.
Though I'm shattered inside.

Grant Me A Victory

Lord, grant me a victory.
Give me a chance
To stand tall
Before the world drags me down.
Lord, grant me a miracle.
Give me a blessing
And show me that good exists
In this world dragging me down.
Lord, grant me a victory.
So that I may battle on
Against the darkness
In this world dragging me down.
Lord, grant me a miracle.
Show me true happiness
And let me know freedom
Before the world drags me down.

Lord, grant me a victory.
This road is long and dark and hard,
And I don't know how long
I can go on
Until the world drags me down.
Lord, grant me a miracle.
Hear my voice in the night,
Hear my plea for mercy,
Hear my cry for help,
As this world is dragging me down.
Lord, grant me a victory.
To show my fight is not in vain,
To give me hopes for tomorrow,
To show me the sunrise again,
As this world is dragging me down.
Lord, grant me a miracle.
Let me taste of peace,
And understand quiet,
So that I may stand tall
Until the world drags me down.