The Life Jacket

I've seen love through others eyes
Seen how love can be corrupted by lies
I've watched it all fall to pieces on the ground
Watched their worlds crumble all around

I've listened to their hearts break
Listened to the sobs that caused them to shake
I've been their life jacket as their sorrow
Consumed them and blocked their tomorrow

To hear the heart shatter in their soft voice
Knowing that someone did this by choice
To alter their faith, love, hope and trust
Making them think that life isn't just

Carrying around a suit full of armor
Waiting for the next to come and harm her
Trying to help them be strong through the next day
Has changed my life in a magnificent way

I know what love should be and where it can be found
Deep within in our hearts not something on the ground
Something that sends you into another universe
Like a princess breaking an ancient old curse

I know the pain of a lost and broken heart
I've felt their dreams being shredded apart
I've collapsed into my bed a million nights
Begging to find somewhere my Mr. Right

A silly girl's dream a woman now holds
In her hands while her life unfolds
Finding the mystery if true love lives
Finding out if there is another heart that gives

Being taught out how to wake up when all you've done is slept
Learning how to smile when all you've done is wept
I know the pain of a lost and broken heart
I've put back the pieces once they've broken apart



©JLK -9-15-08