BABY STEPS

you climbed into a basement

down a narrow path of stairs

you found yourself all bundled

in an overcoat of cares
.

it's hard for you to see

that you're entitled to some fun

and we'll be taking baby steps

until your heart can run
.

your heart was set on 3 A.M.

the darkest time of night

you would not give the time of day

to rays of purest light
.

the night for you is ending

you await the rising sun

and we'll be taking baby steps

until your heart can run
.

you felt besieged by strangers

who could never know your heart

although you'd sometimes smile at them

you felt light years apart
.

your demons are diminished now

your freedom will be won

and we'll be taking baby steps

until your heart can run
.

when i found you that wondrous day

i knew that we were meant

to be together, arm in arm

yes, you were heaven sent
.

encircled by my love now

not by chains that weighed a ton

and we'll be talking baby steps

until your heart can run