Take A Bow

As seconds stretch
Tears burst to streams
And days fill with more daze
Dare to smile
Squeeze some lemonade out of those lemons
And take a bow
For every ending must bring a beginning
As you run the race
Scowl at the shame
Skin it away from your soul
Speak to the winds
Say your story
Just the way you want it to sound...
And to that dark emptiness
That slakens every step
And to those places of hopelessness
Where dreams never see the light of day
Sing your song
Hum a tune true to your heart
Pay homage to the defeats of yesterday
But humble yourself
And allow them to make you stronger
Embrace the courage to close olden doors
Then take a bow
And own your future