it's all there

All critics seemed to interpret my text in a similar way and saw no need to change anything, like

"I like this, Bernd! I respond to songs that take on large themes, and it doesn’t get much larger than 'It’s All There'. For what it’s worth, my gut feeling is that this piece doesn’t need much messing with... Nice job. Be proud of it!"

Well then...

My wife has approved of the (original) text as well, so be it. I've just applied one minor 'tweak' that isn't even audible:

laughter, overboarding joy
my anger when you stole my toy
- it's all there

wet dreams, and my first crush
the first kiss, and a secret touch
- it's all there

nothing's lost
nothing's gone forever
when you feel
you're in heavy weather
and you're at
the end of your tether
then you'll see
- it's all there

friendship, my comrade's trust
throwbacks, and days of lust
- it's all there

prospects full of hope
confidence that I would cope
- it's all there

nothing's lost
nothing's gone forever
when you feel
you're in heavy weather
and you're at
the end of your tether
then you'll see
- it's all there

do not fear that I'd forget
do not fear that I'd regret
just a single day
that we've had

nothing's lost
nothing's gone forever
when you feel
you're in heavy weather
and you're at
the end of your tether
then you'll see
- it's all there