Voices of Hope (Bonus Track)

For me, I have only heard voices
When I was under extreme stress
Or duress
At a time when things were particularly tough

But, most people with schizophrenia
Hear them rather regularly
So, to me, what we all need are some
Voices of hope

Remember when you got that number?
Remember when you made that craft?
Remember when you did all those things
As a child and never looked back?

Well, looking back can be dangerous
To a lot of our mental health
But, looking back at awards day
Is a reward in of itself

There are so many instances
That you should be proud of
So many things that you have done
That never get talked about

If only others knew what you've been through
If only others knew your hell
You might gain respect from them
But, then again who can tell?

As I'm now known for saying
Most people are inundated with their own lives
So, there's no point in believing
Something that may or may not be true

Other people care
About as often as you know you do
Other people stare
About as often as you've been known to

In the end, we're a lot more alike
Than we are different
So, here's to cheering up the part of humankind
That wished things were better