Gentling Me

You passed right through me
 Walked off with your back to the wind
 Moved out with the morning
 Left me alone in my skin
 There's a hole where I held you
 And a hunger I've run from for years
 The fire of my anger that scared you
 Has turned into tears
 Gentling me
 Gentling me
 I lost it all
 And that set me free
 Cast out and scorned
 But somehow reborn
 Sorrow and grief
 They are gentling me
 Peering out windows
 At a world spinning violent and mean
 Fragile like children
 Hiding but easily seen
 Both of us wounded
 Carelessly damaged for life
 Only kindness can save us
 Only love can make it feel right
 Gentling me
 Gentling me
 Facing the truth
 Down on my knees
 My eyes to the sky
 Learning to cry
 Sorrow and grief
 They are gentling me
 My heart has traveled so many seasons of pain
 My dreams unraveled, but the reasons I love you remain
 Gentling me
 Gentling me
 Lay down my arms
 Surrender in peace
 My fury transformed
 My hard edges worn
 Sorrow and grief
 They are gentling me
 Sorrow and grief
 They are gentling me