DUSTY LAMPS, LIGHT MY WAY


     In the midst of darkness
in the middle of the night
I can reach out to you
and there is light

     You are like innocence
glowing so bright
glowing steady and strong
a reliable sight

     You are there when i need you
when I'm smothered with fear
You hold me close
and you hold me near

     You are there
when I'm overwhelmed with anger and rage
you listen to me
and then help me turn the page

     and whether I am euphoric
or cry out in despair
whether I am inspired or frustrated
you are there

     I've never taken time to thank you
to thank a lamp, what does one say?
I can only watch you glow so brilliantly
Dusty lamp, light my way!