Lyrics

You gave me a sculpture and a poem
The words you wanted me to see
A bird with wings of words set me free
Guiding me to where I need to be

Spread your wings and fly so high
An abstract bird against the sky
Your gift to me a silent plea
For the freedom we both longed to see

We've faced our share of highs and lows
But mostly it was the lows
You never believed in my dreams
I longed for you to see my gleams

My pain back then was deep and true
Denial, grief and anger too
I felt them all but in the end
At 45 you set me free at my best

Spread your wings and fly so high
An abstract bird against the sky
Your gift to me a silent plea
For the freedom we both longed to see

You're a good man, a father true
Our children know the love from you
Despite the pain and broken dreams
You gave me strength to find new means

Spread your wings and fly so high
An abstract bird against the sky
Your gift to me a silent plea
For the freedom we both longed to see

Spread your wings and fly so high
An abstract bird against the sky
Your gift to me a silent plea
For the freedom we both longed to see

It took time but I saw the light
With our children thriving day and night
Though our journey together had to end
I cherish the memories, my co-parent, my friend