Long before I saw your face
my heart was aching
in another
time
another place

Long before I heard your voice
my tears were falling
from another
love
another choice

Long before I dared to feel
my soul was wanting
from lack and
need
and to be real

Long before I risked advance
my body wept
from having
fear
to take a chance

Long before I felt alive
my mind was empty
from not knowing
what
I needed to survive.

And now because of what you've given
My life is full
From love
And
Living!