Poison is, in my opinion, a wonderful band. They're not technically brilliant, by any means -- but they're fun, and that counts for something. They have talent, and more importantly they play with heart. Myself, and many others have been touched deeply by the spirit and love that they convey through their music. The heart that they put into everything they do is capable of bringing comfort, smiles and joy to some degree to the hearts of anyone willing to listen. I personally was in a terrible state when I discovered Poison for myself. I was depressed, suicidal, and lonely. There were many years that I felt that the only "friend" I had was Poison. Listening to the music always took me away from the world, to a place where I felt loved, I was only truly happy when I listened to Poison, and I never felt alone. Over the years, they saved my life more times than I could ever count. For 8 years of my life, the only time that I didn't long for death was when I was listening to Poison -- yes, it's sad and pathetic in some ways, but I can't say I'm upset by it. Many years, I truly believed that they were my Guardian Angel, many people believe that of the band... and in many ways, it's true. If a song by any band touches a person in such a way that they are saved from depression, or longings for death, even for a moment, I think that band was a guardian angel -- if only for that brief interlude.

Written for, and dedicated to:
Bret, Rikki, Bobby and CC

there is a radiance about you
like none i've ever seen
you are the light at the end
of my self imposed darkness
the star that guides me
through the midnight of my heart
and the blackness of my soul
in the shelter of your love
i have found strength in myself
that didn't exist there
before you

there is a radiance about you
that makes my soul alive
from your strength
i have found renewed hope
and belief in life
and love
music echoes from your soul
and into mine
filling my heart with hope
helping me to find the courage
to go on

there is a radiance about you
that touched my heart
when i truly believed
that none was there
within you
i found a piece of me
long forgotten
lost in the darkness
you made me whole
and held me together
when i hadn't the strength

there is a radiance about you
that whispers to my heart
when i look in your soul
you gave me hope
you strengthened my heart
you taught me to love
without you
i wouldn't be
you held me when i needed
and kissed away my tears
there is no me without you

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