friends cast like pennies
lost in these sands
the clicking of a time bomb
falling us apart
only to say we're sorry
and that i'm so proud
to watch you stand
on your own two feet
free of that poison
free of the strand

there isn't a reality
under the snow
its cleared in your eyes
what i already know
a different fire, distant
made by your hand
complexity a nature
brilliance fights demand

all i can see
is you're worth more than..
losing everything thing
can only make the man
and you're more than before
these chains from your wrists
just broken and sore
relearning what you missed
and all i can say
is i'm so proud
with each passing day
i watch you surpass this damned crowd

don't lose you in everything
lifes relativity, what we can
proud to call you friend
relieved to watch you stand
fight this battle
cuz you're far more than i am.