Athanasia

New Year's Day. I had walked away from everything I owned.
But meeting you felt just like coming home.
And we talked just like old friends who'd never met
For the first time I felt things that weren't regret.

Time goes on. And all my crazy paths keep leading back to you
When I'm half way around the world, that still holds true.
And when I see you, things don't seem so bad.
The things I thought I'd lost, I'd never had.

Athanasia, when I see you less I want to see you more.
Athanasia, you remind me what a second chance is for
And I start to wonder...

Months go by, and we dance around the truth we still can't see
And the future you planned out is not with me.
And I float the thought there might be something more -
You close the door... but not completely.

Athanasia, maybe all those hopes and dreams you had
All written out are sitting right beside you.
Athanasia, and that perfect love you've never felt
Is waiting for that Winter Heart to melt.

New Year's Eve. As a year comes to a close, you're by my side.
And we start to share the things we meant to hide.
And you wonder if that mostly closed-shut door
Hides the life you're looking for...

Athanasia, as I see you more, I want to see forever.
Athanasia, you finally look at me and don't say never...
You're filled with wonder.
And life begins...