On The Brink

Seven long months out in the woods. Scars.

Self-doubt, questions. Ponders. Sparks gone.

Worst-case scenario approaching deadline, what's next?

Alternative career options dry. Racking up loss after loss here.

The road less travelled. Learnt a lot about myself. Small steady changes along the way, supportive people around me. Reading about the greats who have moved along similar paths, timeline way too short to call it quits.

Could I still carry on?

In The Darkest Hour

In the darkest hour of the longest night
If it was in my power I'd step into the light
Candles on the altar, penny in your shoe
Walk upon the water - transcendental blues

Happy ever after 'til the day you die
Careful what you wish for, you don't know 'til you try
Hands are in your pockets, starin' at your shoes
Wishin' you could stop it - transcendental blues

If I had it my way, everything would change
Out here on this highway the rules are still the same
Back roads never carry you where you want 'em to
They leave you standin' there with them ol' transcendental blues
- Steve Earle, Transcendental Blues