Finding the Way Back

I’ve been adrift
Or so it seems
Torn a rift
By shattered dreams

I’ve floated aimless
On torrid waves
Been rendered shameless
One of pains own slaves

I’ve seen deception
In every face
My own perception
A foolish disgrace

I’ve searched in vain
To find my way
Lived in pain
When madness held sway

But I’m trying now
To reach back to you
I hope I shall
Be born anew

I’m stronger here
Than I was before
Not enough I fear
But I can’t give more

So I ask of you
To see me anew
I hope you do
See more than you knew.