There’s a place called land of Limbo
On the outskirts of the town,
A place where friends are seldom made,
In case you let them down.
In case the big black dog returns
Claws sharpened on your door.
And all the bags stored under beds
Are hurled in cars once more.
In case the roots you want to grow
Entangle up your heart;
And all the dreams they cut from you,
Will never get to start.
In Limbo, safely nurturing,
Your life behind the hedge
A world away from breathing deep,
And stepping from the edge.
A world away from what you were,
The girl whose almost gone.
Before the tiniest of smiles,
Was painted daily on.
Cross the tracks to Limbo land
The hardest place to find
Routes are snared and treacherous,
Especially in the mind.
Limbo isn’t on the map,
Or on the subway line
Destination, final stop; keeps
Changing all the time.
In real world , time is still sometimes;
A breath deep, drawing, peace.
Surrounded by the simple pleasures,
Books and flower and leaf.
.
Feet are anchored, roots are long;
Earth’s rich, musty loam,
Precious heady, springtime mornings
Finding our way home.
There comes a moment when we turn
to see our shadow roam,
when all the holding fast is done,
and we can feel we’re home.
One day the door of limbo land
Is left wedged open wide,
And finally the everywhere
Comes tumbling in outside.
In Seeking , travel is a choice;
To step along each track.
And find exciting different routes,
When its time to go back.
No need to drag out dusty cases
Hidden under beds.
You’re here already, listen , hear
What all your friends have said.
A spell in Limbo is essential
Patch up broken wings,
But wings and meant for flying
And your soul now needs to sing.
And if we see as wise ones do,
Life not in black and white.
The jewel colours swirl freely,
On the silky tails of kites
For all the beasts who gave you strength
showed what was never you,
And made a life outside of Limbo
feel so fresh and new.
Take respite under limbo ‘s spell
A warm , soft, heavy blanket
Then, Hear your instincts loud and clear
Trust what you love and thank it.
And where you land, the route you take,
hold onto all you’ve learned.
Your self respect and courage now,
is well and truly earned.
LW
