Friend

Why?
Why are you standing over here
Holding me tightly,
Rocking me as I cry?
Why did you hold my hand
As we walked through the streets?
Why are you even listening to me?
You dropped everything you were doing
When I called you
And talked with me
Until the stars faded into the greying dawn
I was living in darkness
And you were my light
I was lost, distraught with despair
And you were my guide, my hope
You were my angel
That came out of the shadows
To comfort me
To bring me peace
When I was torn apart
And help me put back the pieces
of my shattered self
I didn’t even realize you were there
Until I needed you most
And then you were there, no questions asked
Easing my fears,
Catching my tears,
Making me smile,
Helping me to laugh again
Loaning me your strength
Until I could find my own
And then you melted back into the shadows,
Never asking anything in return,
Always there when I needed you.
You were a miracle to me,
You still are.
Thank you, for everything
And you may never know
Just how much it has meant to me
I hope this helps you know
How much you’ve helped me grow
My shadow-guide,
My angel,
My friend.