Things that should be said

There are many things I’d like to say
and there are many things I could
But if all I do is say them
then I guess I never should

You see words without meaning are like
flowers without their petals
or morning without its dew
like a puppy without its soft wet tongue
or me without my you.

I know that I don’t own you
You’ve given that honour to the Lord
All I want is to be your friend
then I can love you to the end

My heart has turned full circle
and twisted like a rung out cloth
Tears fall like rung out water
as I come to face my fear of loss

I’ve let you down and this you know
but now I lift you up to show
You are my love I’m not ashamed
I’m proud because you bear my name

Your smile has always brought me joy
It helps me remember life’s to enjoy
To God I lift my song of praise
Your beauty is defined, there is no more

You’ve dedicated yourself to Abbey and me
Our little family at this time only three
But I feel it is my turn to make a stand
I love you, I need you, I care for you
Please hold my hand.

Love Andrew

Author: Andrew Pitchford
Written: 1992