REPOSE

I saw you break down tonight as the tears flowed from your eyes
The struggle of life and love, living and overcoming the lies
I saw you break down tonight as the tears flowed from your eyes
A knife in your hand hiding in the dark with an empty heart contemplating your demise

Taking you by the hand and holding you ever so close
Assuring to help you find some other repose
Attentive I listen to the broken words you say
Determined I am to not let it end this way

So tired of the stress put on your plate
Losing touch with it all as it tries to seal your fate
Pointing out how special you really are
In the lives of your children, you are the shining star

No doubt life is a game with its twisted rules
Overwhelmed with idiots, asses, and fools
Seemingly all alone as you conquer this game
Looking back at the tribulations you overcame

You are everything perfect and desirable by your own design
Life, love, family, and motherhood single-handed you redefined
Regardless of what anyone else may think or say
You can never be replaced in this life on its very best day

Hold your head up high it’s time to recognize
Because of you, there are many all the more wise
Sadly not all will see what they have in you
It’s a pitiful waste but unfortunately true

For those that love you and need you in their lives
I hope that you will persevere and thrive
Know always without question, doubt, or hesitation
You are loved, needed, and wanted from this there is no deviation

Simply my Thoughts
Dean Butler