Removing The Veil

I thought I saw it that night 

A look of love and hope in your eyes

A look so pure I couldn't turn away

Everything I longed for was in your gaze

Though I saw your purity was imprisoned

A slave to words so cruelly given

You buried your light in a tomb of self doubt 

I was driven with a need to let it shine out

Endless darkness ensued 

Your self-hatred grew

I continued to vow to set you free

Knowing someday you could believe

Believe you had divine light behind your veil

Know that you hadn't failed

That you are worthy of love surpassing time and space

That you were my saving grace 

I held on tight, stubborn and sure

As I hoped, your eyes glowed pure

It took time but now I can see

You are everything I knew you'd be