everything once was
clear, concise, a barren path
no rocks to climb
no battering waves
cocooned perhaps
veiled against the harsh realities
sheltered within your arms
the upbringing of me
your life, beside me
mine beside yours
my love unblemished
two who showed and shared
never wavering sunrise to sunset
asking for nothing, supporting
from the cradle till the age I am
the veil lifted, the tasks at hand
now more evident
and I shall try, I shall be those rocks
those waves for you
to climb, to ride upon
let me clear your path again
give me strength to give you
the years that you gave me
for you are paramount
my existence your role reversed
I am here, for what you need
whatever it takes
for as long as it takes
©jmtacken Oct 6 2013
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