I wouldn't have known what is behind the mountain,
were I not perched on that shoulder.
I wouldn't have known what is to forgo fear,
were I not clinging on to that firm finger.
I wouldn't have known what is to fly,
were I not hurled into the air.
I wouldn't have known what is it to trust,
were I not sure I would never fall,
with him there.
I wouldn't have known what is dawn,
were I not curled into those arms.
I wouldn't have known what is the colour blue,
were I not looking through those eyes.
I wouldn't have known what is fair,
were I not winning without my share.
I wouldn't have known what is life,
were I not walking the roof slopes,
with him I could dare.
I wouldn't have known what is real,
were I not sitting right by his side.
I wouldn't have know what is savoury,
were I not spoilt with every delight.
I wouldn't have know what is serene,
were I not writing this tonight.
I wouldn't have know what is chime,
were I not thinking of his happy voice,
responding to my "Happy 76th Birthday" with delight.