In my finer moments,

I never needed to be a part of you,

I never had to be in you.

You were there

I was there.

Hoping to

Hold your hand

Walk through your dreams

Listen to your vision.

Hold you when you slide,

Be there

When it materializes

Not with you, at the peak

But, In the crowd

Clapping that you go ahead,

In your moments of glory

If you realize, for a second –

I understood your need to grow,

Your map of ambition,

Heard those slow but deep throttled laughter,

Squirmed in those glare of yours,

Listened to your reprimands,

Fueled your drive,

I have lived for eternity.