You Gave Me

[Lily]

"I love the poem, but, hon, you never gave me shadows." "I gave you shadows and you never saw them because you were my light. I just want to say thank you for giving me everything when I had nothing to give in return." "Lily, you gave me more than you'll ever know by just answering me when I called upon you and when I continue to call upon you."

Dedicated to an Angel. I just want to let her know how much she means to me through everything and that most days her love is what keeps me from just totally giving up. I appreciate her so much that words would never do my feelings justice, but this poem sure does try...

You Gave Me

I gave you shadows
And you gave me light
I gave you what was wrong
And you made it right

I gave you lost hope
And you gave me new
You kept me going
When I thought I was through

You helped me
See someone
When I saw nobody
Staring back at me

The pages in my notebook
Were full of life
But the pages of my life
Still had yet to live

You took me from the fire
When I thought surely I would burn
But now it seems that you need me
And yes, it is my turn

Everyone else watched me drown
You didn't even know my name
But, hell if you'd just stand around
And you pulled me safe

I held on to your wings as you flew
Touched the clouds and you smiled
I went to places I'd never been to
I followed you through Heaven

You taught me how to fly
Just fall and miss the ground
I thought I'd never try
But you helped me

You never let go of my hand
You held on through everything
Look at me and you just understand
You're the only one who knows

My Angel, you cared for me when no one else did
And now I wonder, what if I'd've known you way back when
Back when I was a little kid?
Would I be different?

I would certainly hope not
Because if I weren't me
Then I would be blinded, now without you
And I wouldn't be able to see.