Heaven On Earth

Every year spent in joyful anticipation
To spend time in Beverly Hills, Michigan
Her heaven on Earth

All the time spent relaxing with no worries
Receiving almost royal treatment for being herself
A solution for failing self-esteem

Missing people, but never home, she looks back
On that awful year, where this trip is what kept her going
Her love and gratitude toward them grows

Now with all the anticipation gone, she tearfully says goodbye
In the back of the van, she watches as they disappear
And at once, she wonders, "What now?"

Days go by and even though the hurt doesn't subside, it's not as prominent
Plastering on that fake smile and putting one foot in front of the other
Her heart, she left in their care

As she trudges toward the new year, she hopes conditions improve
She hopes that memories from this summer will keep her going
Until finally, heaven is reached again next year