TO MY HEART'S THIEF

There was a time

When I came to you as a child

I'd hang on your every word

My eyes wide and wild

But now when I come back into your life

Trying to catch a passing hello

I always feel as if I am intruding

So I don't tell you what I need you to know

I used to say teach me

Show me new things

Artist and teacher

You gave me new wings

Now I chase you, try to please you

Hoping to make you my own

But you always turn away

And leave me standing all alone

You are a palette full of colors

Different depths and hues

You keep getting more brilliant

Keep me reaching for you

And when I have enough courage

Even though it might be hard

I'll tell you that I love you

And perhaps catch both of us off guard

Now you have a secret life

I know nothing about

And no matter how hard I try

I just can't figure you out

I have watched you shape

Hundreds of lives

Giving them form and grace

And like me wings to fly

I used to say teach me

Show me new things

Artist an teacher

You gave me new wings

I used to chase you, try to please you

Hoping to make you my own

But now I must turn away

And live a life of my own