I’m trapped here inside no matter how many times I’ve tried to escape this empty pit The dark, the cold, this is it The past has swallowed me whole My regrets and misery have taken a toll So I’m left to wander, always lost Wondering if my choices were worth the cost Then I look out and see something new and my hope shines through Cos even though this journey is my own I don’t have to walk it alone

It’s okay to be scared although I’m sure you’re prepared I’ll tell you why, and it’s true that I believe in you

Dear Friend,

I know tonight you can’t keep it together I can hear you reciting reasons to carry on

When people say hello You shrink away Scared of messing up You look for an escape

When people smile at you Do you have to ask yourself if they’re only being polite that they think you’re annoying?

I love that you remember all of your mistakes and can’t stand to see them

I know I can tell you over and over again that you are enough for me

I used to believe that I was ephemeral so full of doubt I was certain I was invisible

I’m drifting all alone Trying desperately to atone for all the horrible things I’ve done Wishing for life to be fun But I’ve made too many mistakes So I put on smiles, all fakes Because forgiveness can’t be found After everything I’ve done, sleep isn’t sound But if I look through all the darkness I know somewhere, I will find forgiveness Cos even though I am not perfect I know in my heart that I am worth it

When life is crashing down and the world’s a whirlwind sometimes, all you need to carry on is a friend by your side