Is this a church or a prison  
The windows aren’t stained  
And I can’t even tell  
If that woman is prayin’  

“Six weeks you’ll be here”   
My head hurts like hell  
“Admit you’re powerless”  
Well, how can she tell  

But the angels sing  
Oh, the angels sing 

Accept what you can’t change  
Recognize the difference  
You’re not a prisoner  
Unless you choose it   
You can’t stop the world  
Or tell it how to turn 
But you can have the courage 
To live in it   

I needed to get outside  
I needed to clear my head  
A guy offered a smoke and asked  
Surprised that you’re not dead?

I said I can’t go back there  
He said you think it’s tough in here  
This part is easy  
Try lookin’ in the mirror  

And through my tears 
I heard the angels sing  

Accept what you can’t change  
Recognize the difference  
You’re not a prisoner  
Unless you choose it  
You can’t stop the world  
Or tell it how to turn 
But you can have the courage 
To live in it  


©  Michelle Anderson  2008