Jimmy -- Your post is extremely kind thoughtful and encouraging. The song went through a lot of *travail*.
I'm no preacher ... just a man who searches deep truths and joys ... if they can be found.

Usually if I find a musical treasure or truth I'll try to imitate it or such. FWIW.

It seems you concur that this song is at *a finished (acceptable) level* (if there be such a thing)

(Anyway I should seriously try to follow your piece as its progressing. I'd bet you're going through similar aspirations.)