Aidan

Aidan, you're a diamond,
But your spark is now a dark glare.

Aidan, you're an island,

Drifting toward a stormy nowhere.

Aidan, you're a speaker,

But you fear your words will fall flat.

Aidan, you're a seeker;

Throw away your fear-of-change hat.

What are you waiting for?

Why are you grumbling in the grim gray?

Step into the canvas; maybe you'll color it in.

You've always wanted more;

Why are you standing in your own way?

Aidan, take a chance, now; isn't it time to begin?

Aidan, you're an outcast

Running from a disappointment.

Aidan, you're so downcast,

Still expecting an anointment.

Aidan, you're a wonder.

Tell me, now, does that surprise you?

Aidan, tear asunder

All those doubts that paralyze you.

What are you waiting for?

Why are you grumbling in the grim gray?

Step into the canvas; maybe you'll color it in.

You've always wanted more;

Why are you standing in your own way?

Aidan, take a chance, now; isn't it time to begin?

But it's not enough that I believe in you;

It won't do, Aidan, unless you believe it too.

(instrumental interlude)

What are you waiting for?

Why are you grumbling in the grim gray?

Step into the canvas; maybe you'll color it in.

You've always wanted more;

Why are you standing in your own way?

Aidan, take a chance, now; isn't it time to begin?

© 2020 David Acosta