Fires

After the fire burnt down our home
A storm it came washed everything away
I found a friend in the mirror
After the liars
They sold us hope
Then the thieves
They took it all away
I saw him clearer
He was happy just to see another day
He was happy to be here another day
He was happy he could smile
After feeling so much pain
I spoke a lot but didn’t say much
Old memories kept getting in the way
I lost my friend in the mirror
Can’t believe I’ve been so out of touch
Like enemies
I let him slip away
I need my friend in the mirror
He was happy just to see another day
He was happy to be here another day
He was happy he could smile
After feeling so much pain
Time may break my brittle skin and bone
Life may take my everything away
But I know the face in the mirror
This heavy heart is all I’ve ever known
But it’s love is greater than it’s weight
I can see myself now
And I’m happy just to see another day
Now I’m happy just to live another day
And I’m happy I can smile
After feeling so much pain