There's great difficulty in slowing down
You've been burned in the past by too many
Suddenly you find a diamond in the rough
And you want to cross the finish line already
So when you try they get scared
Because you're not the only one who's been scarred
Past attempts hurting to the core
That leave them scared to be touched
Skittish at the hint of kindness
For fear it'll turn to abuse
So you take things one day at a time
You make them smile, give a lighthearted hug
Hold them gently as they cry it out
No longer fighting the tears
Then you say something to make them laugh
And suddenly
You've changed their entire perspective on hope
Knowing their future is possible again
That's what happens when you take it slow
You build the foundation to support both
Strong enough to weather any storm
Something you'll get if you keep it up
So take the time now
You'll get a lifetime with someone special in return