I’ve spent this life fitting in the periphery
Succumbing to the night; a tragedy over time
Tension built up like a sad nursery rhyme
Every inspiration has fallen apart
Stuck wandering in these dreams
Where everything isn’t always as it seems
Yet nothing is ever real divine
I’ve been waiting on some kind of epiphany
And I’ve taken what’s mine
And twisted up the melody
Created what God would never design
Rebuilt it all
Can you save me now dear?
Jumping off the edge in a complete free fall
Longing for change, tell me is it near?
Because the music within portrays such a catastrophe
Tuned out all faith from above
Always playing in the devils key…
Can you hear it now love?
It’s the sound of lullabies
Breaking out of denial
Singing their way through these hellfire eyes
Kissing the sun with this morning glory smile
Darling come dance the day away with me
Forget about everything for a little while
I can paint you the colors of my life’s symphony
Can you see it now dear?
I just want you to know who I am.
-Anonymous
AMP is a youth-driven, statewide group that seeks to unleash the full potential for personal growth among foster and adoptive children in Iowa. AMP offers leadership opportunities, service learning projects, speaking opportunities, and educational/vocational assistance. AMP also provides the life skills youth need to become self-sufficient, independent adults.
| Ames | Eldora State Training School |
| Burlington | Fort Dodge |
| Cedar Rapids | Marshalltown |
| Council Bluffs | Mason City |
| Davenport | Ottumwa |
| Des Moines/Mobile | Sioux City |
| Dubuque | Waterloo |
