If You Are You

For L.C., C.W., N.B., & M.B.; for each of you my love IS different.

If you are you,
And I am I.
I will love you,
For all you are worth.

In it stands my compassion,
My passion.

When you are gone,
I just smell the scent of bark.
I wrap myself in silk,
Because it reminds me of your touch.

In it stands my grandeur,
My empathy.

When you are mad,
I stand alone and distant.
I build a wall,
So you can climb it.

In it stands my sadness,
My own anger.

If you are you,
And I am I.
I won't take for granted,
Your love that you share.