38th Parallel - State Of Mind

I stand tall with an arrogant grin
Filled with pride as
I chase the dreams that are riding on the wind
In ignorant determination watch me pursue
But I'm not and they're not enough to satisfy the hunger pains of my soul
They are like fading mirages, illusions that leave me sold
To the truth That's the essence of me . . . I'm not enough .

So here I am
Broken on my knees stretching out my weary hands
Grasp them and lift me
Help me to find a rest in your arms that can change my state of mind .

I stagger the earth with one defeated sigh
I once was longing to live now
I'm longing to die
Having attained everything that I desired was not enough
Not enough to quench the thirst for life, for hope for peace
Captive to my pride now
I beg for sweet release
And then a voice breathes in whispers to my soul
"I am enough, I am enough"

Set my awkward steps straight in line
Move me to walk this life with your hand in mine.