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