Autumn’s Song

And when I saw you up on that stage
I knew it was where you were meant to be
And to see you act made me treasure more
The little secret I get to keep to myself of you
Not playing a character for anyone's entertainment
I know who you really are
It's not all the time, but occasionally you will fold the laundry
And I'll see true happiness drip from your eyes
And I'll know
It's okay that you have to act the rest of the time
I know you can't help it
The character you put in front of me
The thought and care you place inside this small and fragile mask
I appreciate all of it
I love you
Thank you