Through laughter and tears

I see all my years

All the dreams

That made me burst at the seams

The loving heart

That gave me my start

All the love that felt like heaven above

The tender hand

That lets me stand

The long journey

Meant for me only

The swelling pride

That I cannot hide

The silent prayer

That follows me everywhere

Each and every goal

That makes me whole

The strength I gained

The life that remained

The power I feel

What the heart will reveal

And all the years

I see through my laughter and tears