Valerie

Valerie, take a breath, look at where you are

You walked through the fire and you made it so far

But the moment that changed the rhythm of my heart

Was a miracle waiting right there in the dark

I remember the room, I remember the light

When I heard that first cry, everything felt right

My beautiful babies, breathing in the air

Nothing in this whole world could ever compare

Life is too short to carry the hate

Too short for revenge, don't leave it to fate

I'm letting go of the shadows, I refuse to feel alone

'Cause the love of my children is the deepest I've known

Grateful for the real ones who stood by my side

With my kids in my arms, I've got nothing to hide

I used to hold onto hurt, let it weigh down my soul

Trying to fix the broken pieces, just to feel whole

But one look in their eyes washed the anger away

Taught me how to find the beauty in a brand new day

This bond that we share is a sacred kind of space

Every smile, every tear, every touch of grace

Valerie, you finally learned how to be free

When you poured all your heart into your family

Life is too short to carry the hate

Too short for revenge, don't leave it to fate

I'm letting go of the shadows, I refuse to feel alone

'Cause the love of my children is the deepest I've known

Grateful for the real ones who stood by my side

With my kids in my arms, I've got nothing to hide

No more looking backward, no more bitter tears

I'm trading in the sorrow, washing out the fears

To the people who held me when the nights were so cold

Thank you for the loyalty, a treasure made of gold

I'm standing in the light now, peaceful and true

Living for my babies and the ones who pulled me through

Oh, life is too short to carry the hate

Too short for revenge, don't leave it to fate

I'm letting go of the shadows, I'll never walk alone

'Cause the love of my children is the deepest I've known

So grateful for the real ones who stood by my side

With my kids in my arms, my heart is open wide