The Words I Speak

How I've Grown

I learned to be more compassionate to those around me

Cause if they didn't know the battles I went through

And where I got my scars from, then God only knows

All the wars they're fighting while smiling at my face

I learned life is actually worth living, even in the dark times

So many pretty things I would have never known

And finding people where love between us is unconditional

It is hard to ignore all the misfortunes and tragedies

If they didn't exist this place would've been heaven

This goes to show that our existence is a moment in time

One day we'll dust away whether it hurts or not

If that day comes for me, I'd wanna go knowing

That I have lived a life full of stories that sound like fairytales

That I have once made somebody's day a little bit happier

That I have loved and been loved with all our perfect imperfections

I know I've hurt people whether intentionally or not

Selfishly, I hope they find it in their heart to forgive me

I've made mistakes and I'm learning to repair and thrive

My story isn't one written on paper to be read with some coffee on the side

It goes beyond what's lettered on the spacious lines

Those who I've met along my path still remembering my name

Even if our encounter was merely momentarily

Holds such a significant weight on how much we affect each other's lives

That from a simple, personal and an enchanting rendezvous

Becomes a dear memory we hold onto for infinity