Friends Before Lovers

I see my gleaming reflection in your smile Your eyes tell a story of a man in search In search for what is real In search of trust, loyalty and honesty In search of what you are destined to become I hope that in your search you see me I hope that you see my life story without words If you see and don’t understand I will bring clarity You are a dim light with the determination to shine ever so brightly You are an amazing, intelligent and perfectly sculptured creation An optimist of all circumstance You are a teacher A caretaker of life A philosopher It is by your lead By your example That I learn Patience Confidence Inner beauty Knowledge to get me through daily Wisdom to carry with me through life I see your focus I see your struggle I see you I accept you for who you are and who you are not I accept your reasoning I thank you for taking time out for me Taking time to repair a woman who has been left in shambles Thank you for listening, advising and giving direction Most of all I thank for being available and giving clarity in the midst of confusion It is because of you I open my eyes and see things for more than just my way My ears are open to heed indirect and direct warning You have caused tears to cease You have brought restful nights of pure bliss For all your greatness I am blessed and appreciate it more than words can say Your glorious being touches me Your mind is like an illuminating piece of art never duplicated Finally I want to thank you for touching, giving and gracing my life For you have open doors of endless possibility and my dreams have just come true