My Blankie

I saw you today.

I didn't realize how much I missed you until

I got to my bed and recounted what happened

I remembered your smile and that new scar under your eyes

I am reminded by how I pretend to listen just to stare at you

I watch as your lips break into a smile and then a laugh

I hold the umbrella for you, but you were way too tall that you have to take it from me

I sit across you talking about what we will do when we have children

I watch you get sweaty and energized in a game

I bump against you when we play hit

I touch your hands when I hand you my gun

I walk with you and just listen to your stories that never fail to amuse me

With all the weariness I've earned

From work, the weather, the lack of a family

There I find a refuge in your presence,

in your friendship

It feels like home where I leave all my burdens

and take life lightly like the time when I was still carefree

You are my treasure chest

I thank God that you are there to keep me warm

when things turn cold and I have nobody to lean on

You don't know what you're doing

but I'm glad you're doing it.

I fervently hope that you will stay
be there, be behind me
Stay as a reminder
that my heart needs your warmth.