A Simple Thank You Poem by Heather Delhom

I am happy.
I have a friend.
He cares about me.
He always has.
I didn’t know.

We’re quite opposite.
I hide my feelings.
He shares his openly.
I am scared to talk to others;
He is at complete ease.

I remember once-
We were talking about Death.
I am scared to die.
He said he is not.
He even said he would give his life for me.
Can you believe that?
I’ve never had a friend like that!

I got up early today
To meet my friend.
I went to our “talking” place.
I waited.
I wondered what was keeping him so long.
I know sometimes he gets busy with others,
But he has never been this late

What is that noise?
Sounds like angry people.
I hate to leave.
He may show up and I won’t be here.
I want to tell him what is happening to me.

I think I hear someone screaming his name.
No! Don’t!
Please! Not him!
He is my friend!
Leave him alone!

My God!
What have they done to him?
No! It isn’t right!
He didn’t do anything!
Please! Give him back!
Nooooo!

I look into my friend’s eyes.
He is hurt bad!
He shakes his head at me.
He manages a smile
And wipes a tear from my eye.
Then I realize-
He was doing this for me.

I didn’t get to spend much time
With my friend while he was here,
But he is always with me.

Thank you Jesus!