Gift That Keeps On Giving

© Kira Small - Kilyrann Songs (ASCAP)

He didn't wrap it with a bow

Just tossed it at me as he was walking out the door

Surprised me with the new adventure

of trying to remember how to breathe out and breathe in

His leaving was a gift that keeps on giving

He didn't tell our friends

I had to break that news time and time again

Every letter, every call, stomach tied up in a ball

I'd feel that scab start ripping

His leaving was a gift that keeps on giving

I didn't know how strong my heart was until it held me through this hurt

He didn't give me what I wanted, but I got what I deserve

I found my courage, found my pride

Brothers and sisters stand like warriors at my side

With my feet on solid ground, I see the blessings that abound

And I feel that fog start lifting

His leaving was a gift that keeps on giving

The gift I thought held only darkness – was where I saw the light

Buried beneath the pain and anger – I found the real prize        

You - you didn't wrap it with a bow

Unadorned I recognized the truest heart I've ever known

Every day I'm more amazed – how you love me with such grace

And we're only just beginning

Baby you're the gift that keeps on giving