where the light is

you are in a damp place
underneath all that is "unpretty"
you penetrate the holes of any substance
no escape, you find me even when i think i'm out of reach
that safety zone of solitude yet i see you peeping through
creating a psychedelic view for those who dare to gaze
i stretch my hands out to you yet i can't touch you
i can't feel you but i want you to shine on me
you bring a certain hint of crimson to my mahogany
who dares to even outrun you must be tired
as you have that fighting spirit to stay the race
such grace, such awe-some-ness, such power
the glow of a lamp and the life of a flower
you are where the light is....
you open me up i'm no longer afraid
i seek you out in around and above
you are in everything i love and don't know
and you are permeating the outer and inner depths of my soul.

(inspired by john mayer cover)