PORTRAIT OF A FRIEND
I can't give solutions to all
of life's problems doubts or fears.
But I can listen to you
and together we will search for answers.
I can't change your past
with all it's heartache and pain
nor the future with it's untold stories.
But I can be there now when you need me to care.
I can't keep your feet from stumbling.
I can only offer my hand
that you may grasp it and not fall.
Your joys, triumphs, successes and happiness
are not mine; yet I can share in your laughter.
our decisions in life are not mine to make nor to
judge
I can only support you encourage you
and help you when you ask.
I can't prevent you from falling away
from friendship from your values from me.
I can only pray for you talk to you and wait for you
I can't give you boundaries
which I have determined for you,
but I can give you the room to change
room to grow room to be yourself.
I can't keep your heart from breaking and hurting
but, I can cry with you and help you
pick up the pieces and put them back in place.
I can't tell you who you are.
I can only love you and be your friend.
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