I want to be held loosely, With respect and freedom, To be myself - But, tight enough to know you are there. I do not want to be a burden, In any way, shape or form, Nor do I want you to feel this way, For I know this feeling, Oh, too - too - well. Emotions run wild, Emotional injury takes place, And, the body, Like a broken wing on a bird, Needs time to heal. As the healing process begins, I trust that the pain will pass, With God by my side - I will be stronger, Happier, more sensitive and aware, To be fully accepted by you, my friend. Inspired by my friend, Fred - freelance writer...