Verse 1) I’m scrolling through his Instagram, looking at his face A handsome boy in shiny black, full of steady grace He was learning how to heal, learning how to guide While I was holding back the tears that I would have to hide Another family dropped him, but the universe knew best They cleared the path so he could come and handle all the rest. (Verse 2) Now I save all his photos, they’re lighting up my screen The handsomest black Labrador the world has ever seen He’s the wallpaper on my iPad, the background on my phone [1.4, 1.4] So every time I type a text, I know I'm not alone I look into those loyal eyes whenever school gets tough And one glance at his face reminds me that I am enough. (Verse 3) — The Custom Training Verse! The company reached out today to see how the news was met And my mom told them the duties that we need for our boy yet We asked for heavy deep pressure to hold my spirit tight And warm, sweet healing kisses to break the panic fight So Apollo learns my triggers before the autumn ends Wired to recognize my storms and be the best of friends. (Verse 4) They say he gets too overwhelmed when there’s a massive crowd He doesn't want a dozen hands, he wants to be allowed To focus on one single soul, to lock his eyes in place And that one chosen handler is the one right in my space We both need quiet sanctuaries, we hate to move too fast But together as a one-person team, the rushing days are past. (Verse 5) He loves the silver screen and a highway rolling long We’ll pack our old dog bag up and we’ll sing a travel song I’ll check the hot summer pavement with the back of my own hand Keeping him safe for seven seconds all across the land And if an assembly crowded hallway starts to feel too tight He’ll step right up to block the world and make my breathing right. (Chorus) Oh, Apollo, my handsome boy in black We’re gonna take our time, and we are never looking back You’ll be the shield around my heart when the world is way too loud My living, breathing anchor in the middle of the crowd Deep pressure from a soulmate, a quiet, steady love You’re the healing piece of light that I’ve been dreaming of. (Verse 6) I’ve been carrying a heavy weight down the crowded school hall Hiding all the anxious thoughts, waiting for the call I kept a secret in my room, a bag from years ago Waiting for the perfect friend that only I would know The school will send an email out, the doorway will be clear No adults holding onto us, just you and me this year. (Bridge) And when the training's over and they finally close the door And it's just the two of us sitting on my bedroom floor I’ll look into your soft Lab eyes, and whisper in your ear "I worked so hard to find you, boy, I’m so glad you are here." And science says you’ll hear my words, you’ll process every tone You’ll lick away the trauma fog, and I won't be alone. (Outro) Yeah, December’s coming quickly now, the countdown’s on its way My brother-bestie’s keeping watch until that happy day Just a few more online tests to pass, a few more rules to view Apollo, look up from my screen... I’m getting ready for you.
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