Standing Naked

Standing naked
With every flaw exposed
The belief is strong, the courage shown
The power of the heart
A mighty force
It guides us to a place so vulnerable
And makes us believe we are more

Standing naked
Never thinking that it’s wrong
It has to be the only way, the true path
A clear message of truth
Taking full audit
And allowing the examination so thorough
We show our true willingness to be loved

Standing naked
With a purpose unimagined
You tell the past to unleash your soul
You have found your true place
Presenting for judgment
It becomes a act of love, an exposing of a heart
And you know, deep inside, it is your one true gift

Standing naked
You feel the answer before you see it
It is hidden in what appeared to be uncertainty
When in the end it never really mattered
The message clear
The time for wonder has past, and the magic is gone
This display unwanted, blocked by the sight of an unclothed other

Sitting clothed
Time to bring it all back home
Foolishness has been the guide, a heart has been torn
And you know, it’s for the last time
Putting it all away
The experiment of life has been completed
All research gained, the conclusion has been published

Sitting clothed
We find ourselves again
Back to the place that kept us, back to home
Keeping all out, turning off the flow of emotion
Unwanted remnants become our armor
Like badges of courage for battles never fought
Meaningless really, never to be remembered

Curled up, retreated
Letting life run past
No more allowing possibility, no more hoping on love
The flaws will be hidden, true emotions put away
What once appeared mighty, now searches for a cave
To cover up the shame, like the first two in the garden
Hoping someday they stop looking, forget you had the courage to stand