Earthbound

With faltering steps, slower grows my stride, Kicking stones, I stumble on my way; Trodding such wretched paths, God knows I've tried To rise above all this Earthly fray Sadly,the heavens are not mine to soar, Mangled pinions make for hopeless flight; Only in dreams am I raised from Earth's floor - To remain earthbound is my sad plight I've been told lovers walk among the stars, But the heavens are not mine to fly; This Earth, this prison with its accursed bars Is my domain 'til the day I die The Fountain of Hope can no longer sate; Sands of Time spill from my dimming eyes; I spend these days reflecting on my fate, Trying to sort the truth from the lies Yet, I still reach for what I cannot gain While ghosts of a sad past surround me; Heartless creatures! While you scoff at my pain, I cry for Love that never found me O, Fate, at times I find your style profane - - Mocking and deriding fervent prayer; But the hour's late, no doubt I shall remain Earthbound, never to tread Love's sweet air