Seven Days

They told me I'm not welcome

They told me I'm not wanted

I gave them kindness, I gave them light

Still they cut me down tonight

One cruel voice, one careless word

Echoed louder than the love I've heard

And I ask myself, was it me

Or their bitterness I see

I almost didn't make it

I almost lost the fight

The darkness tried to claim me

But I'm still here tonight

Seven days I've been falling

Seven nights I've cried

I'm terrified of my own thoughts

But I can't say goodbye

Thank you to the hands that held me

That kept me from the tide

I almost didn't make it

But your love kept me alive

I called the lines, no answer came

Then one kind voice spoke my name

My cousin's laughter pulled me back

To sand dunes and a summer past

I almost didn't make it

The shadows closed in tight

But love became my anchor

And pulled me back to life

Seven days I've been falling

Seven nights I've cried

I'm terrified of my own thoughts

But I can't say goodbye

Thank you to the hearts that saved me

That would not let me hide

I almost didn't make it

But your love kept me alive

I don't need a thousand faces

Just a few true souls who stay

Dance with me in quiet places

Chase the heavy night away

Even when I feel unwanted

Even when the pain won't fade

I will rise, I will remember

Love is stronger than the hate

Seven days I've been falling

Seven nights I've cried

I'm terrified of my own thoughts

But I won't say goodbye

Thank you to the ones who love me

Who stand here by my side

I almost didn't make it

But I'm still here this time

I almost didn't make it

But your love kept me alive