he thinks i never notice

how he tries to walk away

every time things get tough

or conversations run too deep

he thinks he can hide from me

and i won't notice he's gone

i know all of his secrets -

i can see that he's afraid of me

of the happiness i have given him

each time i reach deep inside

of the gentle ways i possess

letting him know i see beyond his facade

of my persistence and delicacy

each time he tries to push me away

of the way i never give up

no matter what he does or says to me

of the unconditional love that i have given him

by never turning my head and walking away

we all have our breaking points

and although i sometimes feel mine is near

i will continue to stand my ground

because i know first hand

what makes him so afraid.

10/19/99