Journey

Do you travel through your life
Constantly having the soul from within
Torn out through your skin
Ripped out by uncaring others
Though they say they are your friend
And they'll help your soul to mend

Do you care for others less
Though they burn you to the ground
And don't even stay around
Heedless of the grief
The rebuilding of your soul
Never intended to be their goal

Should you be less involved
Keep your soul locked up tight
Never let it into the light
Build a wall good and thick
Do your best to keep at bay
Those that'd take your soul away

Would your path through life improve,
With a soul that's never torn
Never ripped by others thorns
Held tight deep inside you
Clasped to the only loving chest
Caring not for all the rest

Would you fester in this pit
In the darkest depths of your mind
Which no other is able to find
All alone and unloved
But also unhurt and still whole
Would that be best for your soul

Should you listen to me at all
Is the path I show you right
Will the journey avoid this plight
Should I avoid all the others
Bypass the anguish and pain
Make your soul whole again

Would you thank me if I did
Tell me in the end
That I am a true friend
Would you understand the lesson
Or would I just be like the rest
Ripping your soul through your chest