To My Fears I Say, “Goodbye”

In the glow of your bright eyes,

A spark ignites the sky

With laughter, warmth and grace,

You light up every stage

Thank you for your gentle heart,

Inspiring me to play my part

Your smile’s a shooting star,

You have changed my life,

Just as you are

Dreams take flight with your warmth near,

You’ve embraced my dreams, and my tears,

And every time your spirit falls,

I’ll hold you close, ‘till you feel whole

I know I sought precaution,

Against all I could not understand

Yet you healed me as the blizzard,

Threatened to break me down

You stood still in the limelight,

And held a spotlight,

On what I thought were tears

I love you, I love you, I love you

And this is my song for you, dear

I run away from my problems,

Too scared to step onto the stage

I wrote my song for you,

Let it within your heart play

And you, spoke my words through,

Your smile, and eyes

I feel electrified,

By your words, so kind

You taught me to stand by,

All that I believe in,

And through your kindness, I am noticed,

A new me you created

I wrote this piece to say thank you,

In your kindness I’m alive

For the moments of love,

I am gratified

I feel like I’m an actress,

I speak my truths through your words

Within your eyes, there’s a comfort,

As you change my world

I will stand by, the spotlight,

And state my monologue tonight

I’m through with short “goodnights,”

To my fears I say “goodbye”

‘Cause together we change all laws,

Left unbroken

Unteach life’s wars,

Reignite integration

You have taught me to heal,

From what’s caused my erosion

Ascension derives from strengthened emotion,

You made me the girl I was meant to be,

And what’s played out on TV,

Is not all of you I remember, please

Let me state my case, with ease,

You set me free

I am through with short “goodnights,”

You have more than brought to life,

To my fears I say, “goodbye”