Thank you, from my own two feet

Under my blanket

of darkness,

your whispering voice

reached deep into

this tortured soul.

Your resolve,

holding me in love's embrace,

kept me warm.

That tender caress,

offered unconditionally,

slowly drew back

coverings of self-loathing.

A prayer offered up,

amidst tears of anguish,

answered in a love

only you can provide.

You only offered

encouragement.

That is what I needed.

No judgement or rebuke.

You had no

'easy fixes'.

As I lie

in gloomy shadows,

your soft touch

cooled my burning skin.

I fell from a confident perch,

remaining prostrated

beyond the light.

But you...

you became

my strength

my words

that song which lent power

to my weakened mind.

You are my everything.

You gave the desire to stand

on my own two feet.

Thank you.