Prompt:

You were young when you stepped away Into a world that was cold and grey. You didn’t see the man he worked to be The sober years, the calm, the "we." But I’ve watched you from a distance, through the years Through the silence and my own quiet tears. And though you missed the peace we finally found I’ve seen the way you’ve stood your own ground.​ You’re, a woman full grown With a life and a light that’s all your own. I see the strength in the way you moved on Carrying the weight since you’ve been gone. You had to be tough, you had to be smart To protect the pieces of your own heart. And even though we’ve lived this life apart You’ve never left the center of my heart. Ohhhhh if you could only see How proud I am of the person you’ve come to be. You’re fierce and you’re steady, you’re brave and you’re true And there’s not a day I don’t think of you. The years haven't changed the way that I feel My love for you, darlin’, is the one thing that’s real.​ He found his way back before he was gone He faced his demons before the dawn. I’m sorry you missed the man who was kind But I’m proud of thepwrson who left him behind. You did what you had to, to stay in the light And in my eyes, you’ve always been right.​ Ohhhh if you could only see How proud I am of the woman you’ve come to be. You’re fierce and you’re steady, you’re brave and you’re true And there’s not a day I don’t think of you. The years haven't changed the way that I feel My love for you, darlin’, is the one thing that’s real.​ years of missing you. But you are loved, just as much as you were then. I’m so proud of you.