Dear Friend

I want to be held loosely,
With respect and freedom,
To be myself -
But, tight enough to know you are there.

I do not want to be a burden,
In any way, shape or form,
Nor do I want you to feel this way,
For I know this feeling,
Oh, too - too - well.
Emotions run wild,
Emotional injury takes place,
And, the body,
Like a broken wing on a bird,
Needs time to heal.

As the healing process begins,
I trust that the pain will pass,
With God by my side -
I will be stronger,
Happier, more sensitive and aware,
To be fully accepted by you, my friend.

Inspired by my friend, Fred - freelance writer...

by Deborah Marie Bennett