27.11.08

Not going anywhere anytime soon

I do it because I care.

I do it because I want to be there.

I do it because I genuinely want to be there for you.

I do it because I cant imagine not doing it for you.

I do it because you're all I have.

I do it because I love you.

What I do for you...is in no way special. Its nothing great or wonderful. Its nothing to gloat or talk about. Its nothing to admire or be praised for. Its nothing to win awards for and its certainly not to be paraded about.

I do it...because I want to. Often, I find myself unable to be physically present when you seem to need me most. Work drags me far away from all the people I love most and its not always pleasant.

So when I am able to be there, even if its just to make sure you're eating, please let me be. Dont ask me to leave or dont convince me that you'll be okay. I'm not going anywhere. I'm right there because thats exactly where I want to be.

Dont shut me out. Dont ask me to go home and sleep. Let me be there. Even if its just to bully you into revealing old school gossip.

We're not running away, or avoiding you. We're not leaving you or abandoning you. We'll be right here to pick you up and dust you off; to hold your hand whether you want us to or not. Remember, as much as you dont want us to worry, we always will...simply because...we really and truly do love you.

And we cannot imagine a life without you.

2 comments:

Piki said...

You deserve to be appreciated for being such a wonderful friend, not everyone is so blessed! I for one am grateful to know that i have found you and im proud of you for the person you are & the things you do, because its genuine & from the heart, and thats what matters most.

Unknown said...

Umm!We could actually have an interesting conversation you and I.

Call me when you are in town next-we'll skip church,pass on the bread and go for the wine!