I Need the Sun

I need the sun to rise each day
to remind me there is always a way.
With each new sun the day dawns anew,
the beauty of the skies in vibrant hue.

I need to hug my boys as oft as I can
to remind myself there was always a plan.
For the love of a child is a marvelous gift,
each little smile causes my heart to lift.

I need to live where the mountains are near
as a reminder that there is nothing to fear.
They are steady, umoving and as old as time,
when I need peace it is their peaks that I climb.

I need a house that we can call home
to remind me I belong when I start to roam.
A home filled with laughter, kisses and love,
a place to be centered that fits like a glove.

I need my friends with their advice and concern
to remind me of things that I still need to learn.
They help me stay true to who I can be,
they point out the flaws that I may not see.

I need to forgive and get on with my life
as a reminder that everyone has their own strife.
Some say it is easy to forgive and forget,
by forgiving others I pay down my debt.

I need to sing, to read and to dream
to remind myself things aren't as bad as they seem.
By dreaming I discover how good life can be,
singing lightens the load and sets my soul free.

I need your smile at the end of the day
to show me the feelings that some can not say.
Words may be simple for some to fake
but the warmth of your smile makes my heart ache.

I need your comfort when ever you are near
to show me the feelings I can't always hear.
Your smallest squeeze or gentle caress
can help to calm my greatest duress.

I need to hear your voice when things are not right,
to remind me not to quit but to stand and fight.
The words that you say and the way that you care
makes my trials more easy to bear.

I do not need you to come save the day,
to be my hero or keep my problems at bay.
I need a friend who will laigh and share,
who confides in me when trust is rare.

I need someone with whom I can grow
who isn't afraid to let their feelings show.
Just seeing your love for the boys
fills my heart with so much joy!

I love you because you make me smile.
I love you because you walk the extra mile.
I love you because your pat of my heart.
I love that we will never part!

January 2009
dedicated to Tyler