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You're Always a Legend to Me
I lost you with the passing of the years;
You disappeared into the chaos of life
but, for a time, you were the bedrock of mine
and the hero of my story.
Confused and without guidance, I struggled to establish my identity.
Temptation was everywhere, masquerading as a good time.
Recognizing my naivety and vulnerability, you offered me the wisdom and experience of maturity.
I was drawn to your aura like a wanderer to a light on a dark night.
I felt a kinship of the heart and a homecoming of the soul.
The missteps and mistakes of youth weighed heavily upon my mind.
Kindly and gently, you guided me around life's potholes
and rough spots until I safely knew my way.
Your love enveloped me like a warm blanket.
Patiently, you led me to discover my own worth.
Under your influence, I grew from a lost child into a capable woman.
You once asked me what I needed from you.
At the time, I didn't know the answer.
I am finally able to give you my answer: you freely gave me all that I needed.
One day I tried my wings and left you, never to return.
I was the fledgling eaglet who, instructed by its parents in survival skills, leaves the nest prepared for life on its own.
You gave me the confidence to embrace my future.
I am only looking back now to thank you.
I do not know the ending of your story but you will always be a legend in my mind and heart.
March 21, 2024
Copyright ©
Jan Terry
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