The chemical rush the Adrenalin flow
The temptation of success of being on show
The pressing danger fame can bring
The highs and lows can often fling
You around, perpetual riding
Pedestal heights never hiding
Then down you crash what a fall
The pain so great for one and all
do not believe what people say
To maintain the momentum every day
A place of solitude you must find
A place of quietness for the mind
Where chemical rushes cease to fire
Different pathways need to wire
Jesus found that solitary place
A place alone out of the race
With self so comfortable, at one, at ease
No need to perform no need to please
So learn to retreat away from the throng
Learn to know you’ve done no wrong
When you escape from the rush and chemical high
A place to laugh and talk and cry
At home with self, a sign of healing
A peace, a joy, a familiar feeling
As you commune with your Father strength you take
New hope ahead is what you make
As you return to crowd and take your place
Better equipped to run the race
It’s time to live again
John Lowton
October ’22’