song of the day

Most days, the lyrics of songs can best describe my mood.

Today my song came to me while washing dishes at my job. The words creeped into my subconscious, quietly at first, then resonating with my own heartbeat.  

It's an old song, a classic, not the style I would normally listen to, but the words were mine today.  Here it is, a little ditty by Simon & Garfunkel:  

"I Am A Rock"

A winter's day
In a deep and dark December;
I am alone,
Gazing from my window to the streets below
On a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow.
I am a rock,
I am an island.

I've built walls,
A fortress deep and mighty,
That none may penetrate.
I have no need of friendship; friendship causes pain.
It's laughter and it's loving I disdain.
I am a rock,
I am an island.

Don't talk of love,
But I've heard the words before;
It's sleeping in my memory.
I won't disturb the slumber of feelings that have died.
If I never loved I never would have cried.
I am a rock,
I am an island.

I have my books
And my poetry to protect me;
I am shielded in my armor,
Hiding in my room, safe within my womb.
I touch no one and no one touches me.
I am a rock,
I am an island.

And a rock feels no pain;
And an island never cries.

I could elaborate on why this song so perfectly fits my mood today, and many days, but I will choose to refrain.  Like a rock, it's better to be silent sometimes, than to risk digging up emotions better left asleep, or risk being judged of wanting more out of life than I deserve.  oh no I said too much, i've said enough.  that's me in the corner...oops, there's another song creeping into my brain, thanks alot, R.E.M....