Dark Places

all my life

ive been hiding in the spotlight

running away

from the dark places

of the heart

taking refuge in my art

speaking in public

before the private voices

can start

its not such a bad life

even if it hasnt furnished

me with a wife

it has given me a sofa

god knows im a bit of a loafer

a couch potato

how im lucky enough

to have survived to become one

heaven only know

im lucky to be alive

to survive i strive

i try to maintain some dignity

for me and my family

sometimes

you can only hide in the spotlight

you have to be seen

to run away

in order to truly fight

povey 2013