It Was Then

When I heard the voices

Of such cruel children

Speaking words of hate

Words never forgiven

The laughter that would follow

Pain my heart denied

And with those passing trials

It was then I cried

When I saw my school days ruined

By my actions in study

Book knowledge I must work for

Success never came for free

The failure that would follow

For me future denied

And with that passing foolishness

It was then I cried

When I read the first lines

Of love so dear and true

The lines I never imagined

I would receive from you

The passion that would follow

That my heart never denied

And when we said I do

It was then I cried

The first awakening moment

After I knew my son was here

I searched for his face

And his voice I did hear

The joy that would follow

A son that is our pride

And when I first held him

It was then I cried

So I see my failures clear

And my blessings all around

I know through tests and gifts

Love is easily found

And when I look back

Upon my life’s sweet ride

I know I will remember

It was then I cried