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