Open Yourself
Dave Oakes
Like a beautiful picture on the wall
Or a dream you never want to end
Like watching a leaf float downriver
Until it disappears around the bend
These things can seem so endless
Like they have no earthly bounds
As if gliding on an eternal trip
When no return time comes around
Our thoughts, feelings, even hope
Flow through our lives in such a way
Our bridges which join us to others
Why should we try to keep them at bay
Those who keep their feelings hidden
Afraid to show others who you are
Keep anyone from getting close
And you know them only from afar
You must open up your heart to them
Let them know the real you
And the rewards will come back many
While the pitfalls will be few