indelible

 
the indelible mark you left on my soul is cherished
I will never be bereft of hope knowing you loved me
I carry it deep within with my memories

I hold this thought close
a man of beauty thought I was worthy
a man of substance looked past my shortcomings

laced throughout my being are parts of you I've implemented in me
admirable qualities of honesty, wisdom and hope above all things
your masculine style gave me strength more than once
even while quite sick in my mind your presence called me back from the edge
placing me back on solid ground

I felt your quiet stirrings somewhere inside me
and I knew you were watching deep down
it hurt to think I was disappointing you

I needed your gentle resolve to lean on
you lend it to me and never asked for anything in return
the indelible mark you left on my soul is beautiful to me