Song: “Open Door, Open Sky” (soft, steady, powerful — written in your memoir’s voice) Verse 1 I used to live in shadows, quiet as a held breath, waiting for the world to soften, waiting for the fear to rest. But somewhere in the silence I heard a different sound— the echo of a woman who refused to stay unbound. Chorus Now I walk through open doorways, with an open heart, open sky. I’m not who I was in the darkness, but I’m someone I finally recognize. And every step I’m taking is a step back into me— open door, open sky, I’m finally learning to be free. Verse 2 I carry love like water, steady, quiet, deep. For the ones I raised in storms and the memories I keep. They may not see me clearly, but I hold them just the same— in the soft place in my spirit where nothing dims their name. Chorus Now I walk through open doorways, with an open heart, open sky. I’m not who I was in the darkness, but I’m someone I finally recognize. And every step I’m taking is a step back into me— open door, open sky, I’m finally learning to be free. Bridge Maybe one day they’ll find me in the light I’ve learned to hold. Maybe one day they’ll understand the strength it took to let go. But until that day is coming, I’ll keep walking toward the sun— a woman rebuilt gently, a story still undone. Final Chorus Now I walk through open doorways, with an open heart, open sky. I’m not who I was in the darkness, but I’m someone I finally recognize. And every breath I’m taking is a promise kept to me— open door, open sky, I’m finally learning to be free. ---
