there

there

amidst the stones and wreckage

as my open heart lay bleeding

you loved me

you stayed close to me

you heard the hurt beneath all of my pain

and you continually offered me love

there was never a time my love

I ever felt you shut the door upon me

When others walked away

you stayed

when others tried to convince me of my guilt

you continued to proclaim my innocence

there

amidst the stones and breakage

and mixed up pieces

you opened your precious heart to me

offering me

the healing gift of your presence

and unconditional love

and so it was that I began

over time

to rise from that place

of brokenness

as the tears of healing poured forth

and grief emerged

from deep within the pain of feeling

how much it hurt

to trust and be vulnerable

only to be torn apart again

they say that love is patient

so thank you my love

for your patience

thank you

for never leaving me

even when you went away

for the precious gift of your love

I will always remain

the one friend who

will be

there

too