Side by Side

I was frightened.
I was lost.
I could not find a way out.
My best friend, a plush animal,
by my side, as I,
with big brown eyes,
began my search for freedom.

You found me,
crazed, confused,
and studied my expression.
Your nature, a gentle soul,
by your side, as I,
with crying eyes,
attempted to run away.

I was lonely.
I was broken,
and long sleeves rolled up loosely.
I fell; best friend and I,
side by side,
with pain provides,
almost found our escape.

You approached me.
You began to speak,
in soft and loving whispers.
With comfort and love,
by your side, as you,
with open arms,
embraced and protected me.

I was there.
I was there,
and you were right there with me.
Us, together, by and by;
you, somehow by my side,
with lulling sways and happy days,
begin to overwhelm me.

You were there.
You were there,
and thank God that He let thee.
Together we have touched the sky,
found the freedom now to fly,
found escape, side by side,
with lulling sways and vibrant daze
begin their descent on me.

-LJ

4 February 2016