The Harbor You Built - For Sierra

One year ago, a storm shattered my world. On tsunami waves, I tossed and I twirled. You sailed right on in, saw I was in need; Saw all the cracks in the boat that was me. You didn't grab the tiller, nor fix my hull; You built me a harbor where the storm did lull. And I told you the truth — the ugly, and the raw — While you held the space so I could learn I'm not flawed. Now you’re moving on to a shore that's new But the harbor you built is where I grew. You showed me the things I needed to tweak You taught me the voice I needed to speak. The tide's now taking you to a new place But the work you started can't be erased. You were the lighthouse, glowing in the night And I’m the boat that's finally upright. I was handling the storm, that tangled mess Without a clue on how to ease my stress. You guided this boat with a steady hand When the waves grew rough you lead me to land In the darkest of moments, you shined so bright Showing me the way through my long, painful night. When I cried, when I wailed, when I wanted to run You stayed beside me – helping me make my own sun. Now you’re moving on to a shore that's new But the harbor you built is where I grew. You showed me the things I needed to tweak You taught me the voice I needed to speak. The tide's now taking you to a new place But the work you started can't be erased. You were the lighthouse, glowing in the night And I’m the boat that's finally upright. You’re packing up your boxes, notes, and your chair You're leaving the bay where the healing was rare. You gave me needed tools while I was still reeling — I now float upright while I handle my feelings. The tiller's in my hand, the fear has left my throat And I’ll sing it all real loud, so you know I wrote The safety of your harbor with each note I play — You taught me all the words and I have found the way. Now you’re moving on to a shore that's new But the harbor you built is where I grew. You showed me the things I needed to tweak You taught me the voice I needed to speak. The tide's now taking you to a new place But the work you started can't be erased. You were the lighthouse, glowing in the night And I’m the boat that's finally upright. The harbor stays safe even when the winds blow The lighthouse we made will continue to glow. When you head off to your new, brightly lit shore Those you have helped will continue to soar We're now free in the harbor you built… I'm safe in the harbor that you built...