My Perfect Friend

You've cared for me so quietly,
You've touched me like the drops of dew,
You've healed me like an ocean breeze,
You've held my heart and seen me through.

You've tread so lightly in my path,
You've lifted me above the earth,
You've kept me rooted, deep and firm,
You've helped me see what life is worth.

You've let me bear it on my own,
You've told me I am young and strong,
You've tried to shelter me from pain,
You've been right when I was wrong.

You've seen my tears and heard me cry,
You've thought of me for nights on end,
You've loved me now for years and years,
You've always been my perfect friend.

-kb