What a life, my girl, what a life!

You saw so many perfect days-
So many broken nights-
How many frozen waterfalls-
How many liquid clouds-
Flow in your heart? 

What a life, my girl, What a life!

You are so powerful-
In changing pictures on your bedroom walls-
You are so fragile in your shiny shell- 
Trying so hard in order to convince the world-
You are not perfect in your perfection-
Not at all-
And still you are-
You are MY world–

What a life, my girl, what a life!

So many greetings on your lips-
But even more goodbyes-
How many of those boxes- 
That are unpacked-
For how many homes?
Kept in your heart?

What a life, my girl, what a life!

You are so powerful-
In changing pictures on your bedroom walls-
You are so fragile in your shiny shell- 
Trying so hard in order to convince the world-
You are not perfect in your perfection-
Not at all-
And still you are-
You are MY world–

Through all your journeys-
Your heart is beating now in MY palms-
What a life, my girl, you are again in LOVE!
Don’t be afraid for now, you are not alone-
Now pack your books and paints-
You finally are going HOME—

© Dalia Lane