Because of You

I was self sufficient,

gratified by my independence,

alone but not lonely,

I thought.

But I was restless,

searching blindly for something

to fill an empty place

I didn't even know existed.

Dimly aware

that I was somehow unfinished.

Then you came

and filled everything.

Every space, every need,

even secret dreams

I had concealed from myself.

I was self sufficient

and restless.

For a time, I was profoundly peaceful

and complete

because of you.

Thank you, friend, for all the things that meant so much to me.

For concern and understanding you gave abundantly.

Thanks for listening with your heart

For cheering me when I was blue.

For bringing out the best in me and just for being you.

Thanks for in-depth conversation that stimulated my brain,

For silly times we laughed out loud

For things I can't explain.

For looking past my flaws and faults,

For all the time you spent.

For the kind things that you did.

Thank you, thank you, friend.

My heart, my soul, my life

 will never be quite the same.

If I'd never met you, I wouldn't feel the pain

of losing your sweet love

I wouldn't feel insane.

But if I'd never met you, I wouldn't know the pleasure

of ecstasy's warm gifts and memories to treasure.

Now moving on with life, I force a wistful grin

Ever curious what went wrong

and wondering what might have been.

On loan in part: J.Fuchs