Lyra
I wish that you could see you
the way that I see you.
I wish that you could feel you
the way that I feel you.
Not broken but brave,
and brilliant and bold,
and genuine and strong, so strong.
A beautiful monster of madness and rage
that only I can tame,
that only I can hold.
I thought I was in love, once long ago.
I thought she made me whole.
I didn't know it was really you.
My love, I was waiting for you.
My love, who arrived at my door,
soaked and freezing,
Lost in a storm with only me to keep you warm,
give you a home, give you…
I was never one for the spotlight.
I never wanted the top prize.
Once I earn this degree for my mother,
I’ll begin my own life—at last!—by your side,
my love, my own.
I didn't get it wrong, did I? No!
You’re the one,
and I will make it work.
This time,
no more mistakes,
just more.