Grateful Heart

Another year gone by, and I've walked through the rain Every scar and tear just a part of the chain But I see the sunrise, it's brighter than before I'm stronger now, even when my heart is sore Fell down a thousand times, but I got back on my feet All the pain and sleepless nights have made my spirit sweet I've learned that every broken part can bloom and start anew So here I stand, with a heart that's breaking through Grateful for the moments, the laughter, and the tears For the times I felt the weight but faced my fears Every stumble in the dark led me closer to the light I'm healing, I'm growing, I'm gonna be alright I've seen the clouds gather, felt the cold winds blow But now I dance with raindrops, let my spirit glow I've learned to love the journey, not just the end Embracing all the ups and downs, calling them my friends Even when I doubted that I'd make it through the storm The fire deep inside of me kept my heart warm Every bruise and broken dream has shaped the way I see The beauty in the cracks that make me, me Grateful for the moments, the laughter, and the tears For the times I felt the weight but faced my fears Every stumble in the dark led me closer to the light I'm healing, I'm growing, I'm gonna be alright So here's to every lesson, and to every sleepless night To the friends I've made, the love I gave, and all that I survived I wear my scars with pride now, like a map of where I've been And on this birthday, I thank the past for all it did Grateful for the moments, the laughter, and the tears For the times I felt the weight but faced my fears Every stumble in the dark led me closer to the light I'm healing, I'm growing, I'm gonna be alright Another year of learning, another year to grow Grateful for the journey, for the highs and all the lows And as I make a wish beneath the candles' glow I know I'm right where I'm meant to go