Stoke The Fire Lyrics

She's kept a hidden list of things

The fire took from her

Of habits and of changes

She could not indemnify

And if you lend your ears you'll learn

The embers still enkindle

And if you earn her trust

Then you believed her

But there's no anger here

Just budding strength to match her fears

A struggle she contains

And stores where you can't see

But if you should ignore the way

The tinder still keeps warm

A half apology

Would only stoke the fire

But you're not hers and she's not yours

But her heart still remains

A loyal limitless wellspring of love

That cherishes companionship

From you and all the opportunities

Your friendship brings

If only you could find

The compassion and courage

To promise her that

I will stand by you

I will not fan these flames

Or provide excuses

For anyone who would

Involuntary ramparts

Formed as part of her defense

Walls she never wished for

Nor knew how to dismantle

Accustomed her to flame

And taught her to expect the burning

She's trusted in a fire

She's always known

But there's still damage here

And now she's learning to transform

Her strength for adaptation

Into strength for healing

But there is promise here

For better ways to douse the fire

And safer paths to discover

Where she still burns

And even if the blaze impacts her days

And inhabits her dreams

There's courage and ability to fight

For all the things she knows will

Slowly calm her fears and mend the love

She freely gives and though she

Never asks she wishes

You could find the empathy

To promise her that

I will stand by you

I will not judge your pain

I will stand by you

And listen and believe

I will stand by you

For as long as you wish

I will stand by you

For as long as takes

I will not judge your pain

I will listen and believe

For as long as you wish

For as long as it will take

I will stand by you

I will not fan these flames

Or provide excuses

To anyone who would