You took me in under your wings
When I was too scared to fly
You told me that I had to live
When all I wanted was to die
You saw the fear and sadness I had
By only the sound of my voice
You said I didn't have to talk-
You were the first to give me that choice
You told me just to take my time
We'll always have next week
There were many, many times
When you'd just let me weep
You somehow made me smile, though
Through my pain and all the tears
You told me all about my life
And what happened in those years
To my surprise you were right
You already knew me so well
So I decided to stick with you
"I like her already, I can tell. "
You opened my heart very slow
And took a look inside
Then you found the part of me
That I wanted so badly to hide
But you didn't laugh, nor did you leave
You didn't say I was wrong
You told me that I'd be fine -
Something I'd needed so long
Then I realized something was wrong
When I sat there all those days
Then I finally figured it out
It was something I didn't say
Thank you was all that I could get out
Though I wanted to say much more
You have taught me of life and love
And that I have something to live for.

Into the dim lit, bare walls of my world,
You entered, bringing light and life to me,
The vivid colors, painted with a swirl
Of wit and charm, of personality,
With tender care, you added comfort, warmth,
And images that line the now bright walls.
I look upon them fondly, bringing forth
A thankfulness that you walk in these halls
With me; our friendship has become a part
Of my world now; it has its special place,
Within my being, life, and in my heart,
Your name hangs right beside your smiling face.
Rememb'ring just how drab these walls had been,
I have to thank you for the light, my friend.