From the recording Where the Light Lives
Joy’s fervent hope that her sons live the wisdom and strength they gained after her divorce.
Lyrics
Bend Not Break
Words & Music by Joy Zimmerman
What we wouldn’t give to save
Our children from pain
Knowing we can’t take it all away
Broken bones, broken hearts
Bully’s words, friends grown apart
How I wished to calm the waves
But you braved storms bigger than I knew
I hope you always speak your truth
Live the wisdom earned in your youth
You bring strength to every road you take
Challenge taught you bend not break
Your suitcase packed, a ride ‘cross town
Family divide, a marriage done
I could not shield you from change
Grief cut our marrow deep
We climbed a canyon steep
Endured while solid ground gave way
Do you see my pride in who you are today
With boundless love beyond what I can say
I hope you always speak your truth
Live the wisdom earned in your youth
You bring strength to every road you take
Challenge taught you bend not break
I hope you always speak your truth
Live the wisdom earned in your youth
You bring strength to every road you take
Challenge taught you bend not break
You will bend not break