~for Bruce~
if I were to give my definition
of an honest man,
you come to mind…
not because of any great thing
you do,
but because you do not fail to
speak from your heart
simply, yet stated with a force
so powerfully sincere,
no one can doubt your veracity
even people whose eyes fail to ‘see’
know there is no doubt that
they’ve been dealt with
‘honestly’
If I were to give my definition
of a loving father
you come to mind
not because there are no other
loving fathers
but because you exemplify
the caring and nurturing that
oft-times is attributed to
mothers
and I marvel at the beautiful
relationship-bond you enjoy
with your daughter
“stage daddy”, coach,
cheering squad , guidance counselor
lovingly wearing every hat
you come to mind whenever I think of that
If I were to give my definition of a good friend,
you come to mind
not because you have so many
friends,
but because your quiet eyes
reflect a soul
in need of one that’s true
who doesn’t necessarily think
like you’
your tendency toward caution
protects your tender heart
but when you allow someone
inside,
the miracles have no end
these are a few things that come to mind
when I think of you
my friend
alyce, 2001
if I were to give my definition
of an honest man,
you come to mind…
not because of any great thing
you do,
but because you do not fail to
speak from your heart
simply, yet stated with a force
so powerfully sincere,
no one can doubt your veracity
even people whose eyes fail to ‘see’
know there is no doubt that
they’ve been dealt with
‘honestly’
If I were to give my definition
of a loving father
you come to mind
not because there are no other
loving fathers
but because you exemplify
the caring and nurturing that
oft-times is attributed to
mothers
and I marvel at the beautiful
relationship-bond you enjoy
with your daughter
“stage daddy”, coach,
cheering squad , guidance counselor
lovingly wearing every hat
you come to mind whenever I think of that
If I were to give my definition of a good friend,
you come to mind
not because you have so many
friends,
but because your quiet eyes
reflect a soul
in need of one that’s true
who doesn’t necessarily think
like you’
your tendency toward caution
protects your tender heart
but when you allow someone
inside,
the miracles have no end
these are a few things that come to mind
when I think of you
my friend
alyce, 2001