Simply You

For a friend who recently did something very sweet for me.

When I saw my gift 

A smile was quick to uplift

Your voice was swift

To help destroy the hatred I've built

You've alleviated my sadness with every strum

It was so unexpected with every word sung

Passionately expelled as the melodies left your lungs

You deserve a thank you

Not just any

While you deserve plenty

I hope this will do

Some say poems are what I do best

I started doing them to have a way to express

However, I guess it's how I should dress

You did something that wasn't easy

I saw your face

Your expressions

You exposed yourself cleanly

It's never easy to do that

Another reason it touched me so

I'm thankful you value our friendship so much

To trust opening your window

It's easy to wear a mask

It's easy to hide

To create barriers

Bury yourself behind pride

I'm very thankful you saw something in me

I see something in you as well

Something kind and gentle

Even though I still don't know you very well

I hope our friendship continues to blossom

As the seasons continue to change

Even though our lives may become hectic

Don't ever change