You, my daughter, a friend for life,
A pillar of constant strength
Against the maddening strife,
You stand by me to any length.
You are sparkling and rare,
A precious priceless gem…
A treasure beyond compare!
And from you will always stem,
Brutally honest emotions and care,
That will shine brightly I know -
Here or there or anywhere,
Like the sunbeams that glow!
Your laughter brings such solace,
In your concern, I find a light,
The tests of time you help me face,
Like a beacon in the darkest night.
Your love and haven so open and true,
A bond that time can never sever.
In every moment I see in you
A gem, a gift I’ll cherish forever.
In this tapestry of life we weave,
So well interlaced in harmony -
Through all the joys and sadness, I believe
That the love we share is a melodic symphony!
Through every trial and every care,
The highs and lows we together share,
Our bond grows stronger with time,
Like a poem with a perfect rhyme!
Copyright © 2022 by Crystal David John
I shall go to my grave with your secrets
Those confidences you shared with me,
Hanging your fears in my roomy closets
Where they stay secure, without a fee.
You can trust me never to expose them
For I highly value your confidence in me,
Believe, I will never criticize or condemn
Accept you for who you are meant to be.
Every person needs a confidante friend,
Who stands with them through every trial
Blessed with a sympathetic ear to extend
I will willingly walk with you every mile.
Written August 22, 2022
I might not take you through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
But I must surely let you know
How I feel for you this Christmas day
There might be no mistletoe
Under which by me you should lay
But I must confess; from your head to your toe
You are beautiful all the way
If there is anything I need to do
Anything at all you think I must
Just mention, anything for you
And I'll do it by Christmas
My Confidante, I need nothing from you
Yes nothing for this Christmas
But your lips on mine too
Well, that to me is a merry Christmas.
© Kanu Ekpezu
four corners dance with white roses
the circle of middle heart with a red rose
sapphires hug the ray of diamond
o' nothing else in this grove
it's your whispering
the song of ever LOVE
-February 26, 2019 Chattogram
Safe
and secure
My Pandora’s Box
entrusted to your virtuous
vaults
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