I see you.

I was reminded again today,
Of how many lives, Ive touched in some way.
Of how many people, value me dear.
Who journey with me throughout each year.

I was instructed to close my eyes,
To hold them before me, visualise.
All those souls who love me, both past and now.
To mentally take stock, look at them now.

A gift was given to me today.
Whether you believe I cannot say.
I was encouraged to help who I can,
Pass by those who would strike at my hand.

To trust my judgement, my instincts are true,
To remember, hold on to, the others. And you.
That I am loved. For who I am.
I don't need to change, for you or for me.

To open my heart once more and again.
I had closed it down. Crushed under the pain.
That I need to stand up. Say no a few times.
But to always remember that love will be mine.

I cried just a little. Felt calm and came home.
And another gift awaited me. One I'll cherish alone.
I see you. At last. First time in over five years.
As I sit and I write there are many more tears.

I know what it meant. To give that to me.
I hear the words said 'loved unconditionally'
I think of you now, so many miles away.
I know that I'm loved. Thanks to you. Today.