Until I Found You

I thought I knew what love was, 

I thought it was best if I just let it do what it does.

For the longest time, I only knew it as heartbreak and pain,

And instead of filling me with joy it only caused me to feel shame.

Always feeling like it was coming from one side,

As I saw them leave with another and the tears fell from my eyes.

Until you walked into my life and gave me a newfound hope,

And I even when I tried to back away, you pulled me closer to you with an invisible rope.

With every step I walked closer to you,

It felt like there was something that was telling me to be careful with the things that I was about to do.

Even though you seem different, I was nervous about it ending the same,

And when it all fell apart, I knew I would be the only one to blame.

For letting my guard down, and for allowing you to come in,

And for the fear of things ending up exactly how they have been.

Unlike the others, you don't seem to want to walk away,

And with you by my side, the sky is turning blue after being a dull shade of gray.

The light in your eyes can light up every room you walk into,

And instead of pushing aside my past, you helped me find a way through.

You gave me the desire to try again when it seemed like that hope had started to fade,

And on those nights alone, you were the one who I envisioned when I prayed.

You walking into my life made me realize that it was worth waiting for the love that I was worthy of,

And looking into your eyes helped me see that you were my gift from above.