LET ME SHINE

I wrote my name and number

The ink began to fade

I dare not walk the street

I disappear in the shade

The mirror shows no reflection 

Cause the bill has not been paid

So I whisper these words

Hoping to be saved

God

Keep me off my knees

Keep the tears from my eyes

I'm asking you please

Give me heart to survive

Put the daylight in front of me

The shadows behind

Strip away the sorrow

And

LET ME SHINE

I wrote my name and number

The ink flared bright red

And when I walk down the street

Everyone must turn their head

The mirror shows no reflection

except the brilliance of the glare

So I whisper these words

Knowing that he cares.