tip of the iceberg

another night is coming
you stand alone
the tip of the iceberg
so many hours wasted
you stand there, now light that fire,
looking for someone - anyone-
expect to find your soul mate
you are but the tip of the iceberg
with so much to erase
too many doubts & odd feelings
you ain't got the say

just light another one and look up in the sky
the stars are all shining above a 2000 miles

and when the morning lights are going to
stretch beneath your blinds
then you'll have to face that crowd of innocent smiles
catch up with the tide...

all you'd do is frown and cast a glimpse
in the mirror that does reflect
this odd & loving person - yourself! -
and you'd be smilin' and groovin' alike
proud of what you are in moment 't' - seekin' for confidence -
you'll be but one among so many
so much to give, nothing to share
but still with that same old feeling,
like the tip of the iceberg
and just to know what lies beyond is what you left
will give you the lead & some pushing
whether good or bad you can"t tell
it's just like letting go of what you had
and sometimes your emotions so rough & sad

just light another one and look up in the sky
the stars are all shining above a 2000 miles

December 19 2017

©Matt Oehler 2017