Because You Were Here

Standing on the beach, waves crash at my feet,

Sunset paints gold on the ocean's retreat.

Here is where I feel close to the sky,

To the soul within, and the questions why.

In the water's glass, I see a younger face,

A child with a smile, full of hope and grace.

Because you were here, did you light a flame?

Did you leave the world just a little changed?

You dreamed, you believed, you reached through fear-

And the world was better...

Because you were here.

That child was me, from so long ago,

With stars in my eyes and a heart aglow.

No pride, no pain, just a fire to give,

A life to love, a life to live.

But time moved on, and shadows grew,

The smile I wore began to fade too.

Because you were here, did you light a flame?

Did you leave the world just a little changed?

You dreamed, you believed, you reached through fear--

And the world was better...

Because you were here.

They say young mem dream, and old men see,

But dreams and visions are both meant to be.

Don't let them drift, don't let them die,

Let your spirit rise and touch the sky.

Because you are here, still chasing light,

You've got time to rise, to do what's right.

So dream your dreams, let visions steer--

And make the world better...

Because you were here.