Past the Past

Past, the beat of broken wings
Now I fly again
Past, the creak of broken voice
Now I sing again
Past, the limp of broken words
Now I write again

Past, the weakness of my heart
Now I'm strong again
Past, the shadows in my eyes
Now I see again
Past, the chains around my soul
Now I'm free again

For Taylor

A friend is a friend
Whether old or new
But some friendships end
While some remain true

I've spent my life fearing
The end of those ties
Because friendship is cheering
Unless built on lies

So I am relieved
And aye, I feel joy
To be finally believed
By a very special boy

This man he's stood by me
Through life and through pain
I don't have to worry
This friendship won't end

And so I finish these lines
Owed to my friend
Knowing unlike this rhyme
Our love will never end