In the many hours and days since my life began
I slowly turned from a boy to a man
I walked forward not knowing what was to come
Hurt by people, but loved by some
At times the road seemed rocky and tough
But the strength I had usually seemed enough
The lessons learned were good and bad
I was lucky for the good times that I had
In the right order all things were done
Good job, wife, kids, a house...I had won
All I had to do was to walk straight ahead
I am so lucky, that is what I had said
Two wonderful boys, healthy and smart
A loving wife that I gave all of my heart
Surrounded by family and sharing our dreams
It was all I could ask for, or so it would seem
But without knowing it, trouble had come
I tried to be good, but was hurtful to some
A streak of bad luck had taken it's toll
And once it had started, it began to roll
This person and I had drifted apart
No more good feelings, like there was at the start
The space between us seemed to stretch for miles
Tears, fears and sadness had taken place of the smiles
Out on an island, is where I seemed to be
No one was with me there, it was just only me
Hurting and crying and being torn all apart
Was this weak boken body with a half working heart
Hours and days passed by and it seemed like forever
Would she and I mend and be back together
I tried and I cried and I wished it to be
But in her life was no more room for me
Then one day as I sat and I thought
Was a beautiful little buttterfly I had suddenly caught
This butterfly was soft with big brown eyes
Beyond her was nothing but big blue skies
She came to sit with me when I was sad
What a wonderful time her and I had
This little butterfly was so tender and kind
Just looking at her brought some piece to my mind
Untill I realized that I could not keep her forever
For she was not mine and could not be...never
So now my days are filled with smiles and tears
And this beautiful butterfly knows all my deepest fears
She still comes to see me every now and again
Both of us knowing each day could be the end
So I pick myself up and try to walk straight ahead
Will I find some more strength, or just end up dead
Only time will tell, if time heals all
Will I walk without tripping, or will I just fall
Will this butterfly miss me, if I wasn't around
Gone completely or just not to be found
I think of her always this little thing with bright shiny wings
The thought of her kindness, makes my heart sing
Will my heart be mended or stay broken in two
Oh little butterfly, what do I do...I give you my heart..I truly love you