The Man I Love
Some people are just not created for this earth;
Their hearts are too good, and their souls are like gold.
They are such examples to us earthy ones, so "self, self, self",
It costs them greatly to give up their dreams and submit to the dreams of another.
They remain steadfast and sure,
Taking their stand for the needs of the "other".
They believe for the best, they wait for the best, and they stand for the best.
Because they have hope, they give hope.
Because they have love, they inspire love.
Because they are loyal, they draw loyalty.
They live on a higher plain….
Would to God that more of us could follow them.
I despair of being what you envision I can become,
But I try to rise above what I am.
Because of you, I aspire to hope, to love, to be loyal;
Above all, I aspire to be faithful to you.
I despair of being what you envision I could be,
But thank you for being here to help me.
mt 12/11/2009
Dedicated to Bill Tagami
Free Verse
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