Glass Bottom Heart

I love you because

You brush tears off my pillow,

Wash salt from my wounds,

And you comfort me with hearty laughter

As I'm walking around the room

Pulling down shutters.

You would if you could

Shoot arrows from space,

Shield me from poison

With effortless style and grace

You kiss away the hurt

Until my face is serene,

(well, kind-of)

And

I love you because

You tell me funny shit about your day

And when I tell you I'm feeling okay...

You pull up a seat and decide to stay.

As bright seasons turn dark

And I'm building my ark

Quietly plotting 

to 

stowaway 

 On a lark,

You're always here

Even if you're over THERE.

And if I'm numb, your witty stories hold me tight, 

Prod my skin gently, remind me there's light

And who cares if the world is upside down?

It's still wonderful and free, 

So stick around!  Girl.

There's so much to see.

I love you because 

True friends are rare,

You understand me

And I thank you forever.

From the glass bottom 

Of my heart

x

© Glass Bottom Heart by T. Loto.   All Rights Reserved.

A/N:  This poem is dedicated to all my friends who have been amazingly stoic and incredibly generous with their time and love and laughter over the past few months.  I can't really go into detail but they have been there for me recently and I've never been a person who takes true friendship for granted.  Unfortunately for some, if you have me as a friend, you have me for life - so like, lump it, alright?

Now tell, me lovelies, how is everyone?  Talei x

PS:  It's also my entry for the Romantic Friday Writers Challenge hosted by Denise and Francine, check out the other writers here.