Couldn't Be Happier - Kevin Devine

Out in the crosswalk

Reeling after you

Shot through with a soft shock

Rescued and renewed

The world still showed sharp teeth

Angled at our throats

But you said, «We're an army

And I won’t let them close.»

Watching you from where I am

It’s obvious and true:

I’d never been happier

I’d never been happier with you —

«I know why you hurt me

You were just a kid

You shouldn’t feel guilty

You couldn’t handle it

You made yourself a warrior

You fought enough for two

And I couldn’t keep worrying

I couldn’t keep worrying for you

Then, I couldn’t be angrier

I couldn’t be angrier at you.»

In context, the progress is difficult to see

It’s increments, not mile jumps

The grace collects and waits for us

To catch up

«Now, I couldn’t be happier

I couldn’t be happier for you.»