Dawn will Break

The grey mist hangs heavy o'er the hills of County Clare A chill wind whispers secrets of burdens I must bear A darkness dwells within me, a shadow in my soul That steals the light of morning and takes its bitter toll The fiddle weeps a lonely tune, a lament for days gone by Reflecting the storm that rages deep within my eye But the dawn will break, I know it will, beyond this endless night The sun will pierce the darkness and bring forth the healing light Though shadows cling and whispers taunt, I will not lose my way I'll hold on to the hope that burns for a brighter, better day Cobblestones are slick with rain beneath the sky of lead Each step a heavy struggle, each breath a weary tread The weight of silent battles fought within my weary mind A constant gnawing presence, the peace I cannot find The barter on steady rhythm, a heartbeat in the gloom A reminder that I'm living, though shrouded in this tomb But the dawn will break, I know it will, beyond this endless night The sun will pierce the darkness and bring forth the healing light Though shadows cling and whispers taunt, I will not lose my way I'll hold on to the hope that burns for a brighter, better day They say the darkest hour is just before the dawn And though I'm lost in shadows now, a new day will be born I'll gather up the fragments of the spirit I once knew And forge them into strength again, resilient and anew The rugged cliffs stand defiant against the crashing waves A symbol of endurance in these lonely windswept caves And like those ancient giants, I will weather every storm Until the clouds give way at last and the world is fresh and warm The pipes begin to call, a melody of hope A promise of a future where I can finally cope But the dawn will break, I know it will, beyond this endless night The sun will pierce the darkness and bring forth the healing light Though shadows cling and whispers taunt, I will not lose my way I'll hold on to the hope that burns for a brighter, better day The dawn will break, the light will come A brighter day for everyone