I wrote this poem for Old T 5 years ago now. I was looking back through my art journals thinking about showing them to new T, and I came across it. These words could have been written for you, too...

When the world looked bleak and bare, I turned around and saw you there,
A shining light upon barren land, I reached out and you took my hand.

A constant guide in stormy seas, over still meadows a gentle breeze,
Kind and patient, yet safe and strong, together we did walk along.

Along a path that was freshly laid, with you by my side I felt less afraid.
Your very nature gave me time, while my walls you tried to climb.

A part of me I did not know, allowed to be, allowed to grow.
I'm not sure how, but deep inside, you touched my heart, I could not hide.

It saddens me but you must leave, our time together I will grieve.
Keep moving forwards, no turning back, the thought of you keeps me on track.

I don't want to say goodbye, nor walk away with head held high.
A picture of you in my mind's eye set, what you have given me, I will never forget.

I love you.