Words Are Hooks

Don’t look back, they’re right behind you
Sent to find you, bring you home
But words are hooks in hearts and minds
So you can’t close your eyes and hide
And just hope they’ll go away
Careful that the words don’t choose you
Tell your tongue to step where you do
Cause when the wolves doubt come growling
And confusion sets your mind to howling
Your mouth just runs away
Don’t you cry you’re only human
All consumed and all too proud
But now’s the time while wounds are open
To go and mend the bones you’ve broken
And the messes that you’ve made
Letters have a way of spilling
Ink stains from a cloud of feelings
Kneel before the fount of reason
Say a prayer for one clear season
While the goddess screams amen
Every step’s as light as feathers
Every crumb’s a clue
And every word might last forever
Best they all be true
Don’t despair, they’re there to guide you
Fireflies that dare to light you
Words are hooks in hearts and minds
They’re the hoof prints through the sands of time
As they lead you by the ears