I Forgive My Own Soft Heart

[Soft Felt Piano Intro] My heart is soft like a tender young leaf A light breeze passes and it gently trembles [Verse 1] I was angry at myself for crying over a careless word Angry at being more fragile than others But a soft heart also knows how to love deeply Why did I demand it be hard as stone [Pre-Chorus] The river of feeling flows through me each day I used to want to dam it up and block it [Chorus] I forgive my own soft heart I forgive the tenderness in me I forgive my own soft heart I won't make it grow thick just to survive [Verse 2] I write a letter to the child I once was Sorry for making you be strong too soon Now you may cry, be soft, and rest Cause that heart deserves to be treasured [Chorus] I forgive my own soft heart I forgive the tenderness in me I forgive my own soft heart I won't make it grow thick just to survive [Bridge] Who taught my heart to become a wall To block the arrows of bitter days But I choose to open up and welcome [Chorus] I forgive my own soft heart I forgive the tenderness in me I forgive my own soft heart I won't make it grow thick just to survive [Outro] The soft heart still beats a gentle calm I lay my hand on my chest and thank it [Fade Out] [End]