Savior

From a world where nothing hurts,
and I couldn't even cry,
you gave me wings
and taught me to fly.

From apartment lives,
and neighborhood crimes.
From fighting every night for a life that
wasn't worth my time,
you saved me.

You taught me how to breathe
in a room without air.
You taught me how to survive
when there would be no one there.
You taught my how to think,
and where to place my trust.
You taught me to believe,
and I believed in "us."

You helped me push from my life
the things I wanted to be gone.
You made me feel alright,
when everything was wrong.
And I was upset,
but I learned quickly to be strong
because I knew you were doing this
for me, all along.

You told me not to hurt myself
with thoughts or words or -
You showed me how to speak
when it seemed there was nothing left to say.
You are making me happier every single day.

I used to leave for days
for a feeling of self-worth.
I used to do this to myself
to get what I deserve.
What I needed was a person,
someone like you,
someone to confide in,
so they could help me through.

I'm glad that you're the one
who helps me sleep at night.
Who makes me feel so happy
that I am by your side.
I know you don't know it
but I think you saved my life.