The Golden Key

When I lend a helping hand

And open up my heart

When I take the time to listen

And hold your secrets tight-

I'm empowered with something special

I hold a key to locked doors

If you let me hold your hand

I can give you what is yours

When you let down your guard

And accept to face your truth

When you whisper all your fears

Let your emotions all run loose-

I am challenged to empower you

To pass on my golden key

I know the pains of using it

Life is not for free

I know the pain of hunger

For simple humble love

I know the pain of anger

When it hasn't come

I know the pain of trying

And no one seems to care

I know the pain of giving up

You're ready to despair

But for me, I made it worth it

Another chance I'd give

I searched my soul deeper

Because I yearned to live

As I dug ever deeper

I discovered this golden key-

A key of faith, of openness

A key of honesty

Now you, my friend, my sister

My daughter and myself

I hand you this key

It's your turn to use it

Let yourself go free
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written December 2010