The fate of the stars

You said some stars can burn
Before they learn to shine.
I think you meant yourself by that.
You did. In every line.

I won't argue, well, maybe,
For once you're really right.
Before you can be happy,
You have to fight and fight.

You're hurt, you're pained, your life
Is full of tears and blood.
You try to fight and struggle
Against an endless flood.

You're marked by cruel twists of fate,
Your heart is claimed by scars.
But don't forget this path is
The one that leads to stars.

It doesn't make you weaker.
It's who are you. It's fine.
Some stars do burn before they...
Before they learn to shine.

I'll hold you and I memorize
The shape of your black grief.
You know, they say I'll die for you,
But no. For you I'll live.

I'll live to hug you tight enough
So I can stitch your pieces
With my sheer stubbornness.
And what? My love for you increases.

I'll live to stand between you
And this world, taking blows.
They say some flames burn cleaner
Than others. Well... Who knows?

But what I know for sure is –
You burn, I burn with you.
You're not alone in this shit.
I swear, we'll make it through.

And if our tears are mixing?
Some fires don't last long.
They're meant to be put out.
They don't need to be strong.

You'll shine. I know so. 'Cause
The sun lives in your ribs.
And one day we will see it –
The smile on your lips.

You smile more when we're together.
Your heart burns bright with mine.
How do I know all this? It's you
Who taught me how to shine.