Even as your friend, (circa 2000) by Shodai Sennin J.A. Overton-Guerra

Even as your friend

Even as your friend,

all I would want to do

is to care for the tender little girl

that I know sometimes weeps deep inside,

 and let her know that she is not alone,

Even as your friend,

all I would want is to do

is to help to heal the indelible scars

that ache from so many losses,

and holding you close to me,

show you that I am there for you

when you need to feel safe,

Even as your friend,

all I would want

is to see you happy and successful,

 holding your head up high

in confidence and pride,

and to be present at your side

at the sight of your dreams fulfilled;

Even as your friend,

all I would want

is to be the first one there

for you when you stumble,

and catching you, show you,

again and again,

that you can regain your stride;

Even as your friend,

all I would want

is is to reassure you

that you are enough

even when the challenges of life

amount to the tidal wave

that threaten to overwhelm you;

Even as your friend,

all I would want

is to encourage you to be your best

and to never settle for less

then what would make you happy to achieve,

Even as your friend,

all I would want

is to let you know

that when the darkness

is overcoming,

I am an everlasting light

that you can count on in your life.

Even as your friend,

I will always love you.

By Shodai Sennin J. A. Overton-Guerra