Knives

I know a love that keeps me calm in the storm

Keeps the blood inside of me warm

Wherever I go it never leaves

Like a suitcase of memories

I know a love that's stronger than I am

It beats me up and keeps me trying

And when I can't, it fights for me

From boy to man and in between

I remember backpacking by the water

Lake days, I could see the bottom

Free falling to words from the nineties over fire pits

Through scattered words and my mistakes

I hope you heard what I meant to say

There will be times when it rains on you

I'll be the life that you can hold on to

And on the day when I turn to dust

I hope you know just how much I love you

I know a love that looks me right in the eyes

Helps me see beyond boundaries and lines

Unveils a better side of me

Sometimes it's all I need

I remember backpacking by the water

Lake days, I could see the bottom

Free falling to words from the nineties over fire pits

Through scattered words and my mistakes

I hope you heard what I meant to say

There will be times when it rains on you

I'll be the life that you can hold on to

And on the day when I turn to dust

I hope you know just how much I love you

This love I've found, life's greatest lesson

And in my wake, I hope it leaves an impression

What has been paves a road for what's to be

With every step I take, I'll let it lead

I remember backpacking by the water

Lake days, I could see the bottom

Free falling to words from the nineties over fire pits

Through scattered words and my mistakes

I hope you heard what I meant to say

There will be times when it rains on you

I'll be the life that you can hold on to

And on the day when I turn to dust

I hope you know just how much I love you