My Old Friend

8/8/2019
i submit to you
my old friend
you've always been there
in my time of need
you've never fled
when things got rough
your arms outstretched
a welcoming smile
to comfort me
never judging
never far away
you stayed close
all this time
you could have moved on
i could have moved on
but you stayed near
watched me close
made sure i wasn't
going anywhere without you
and now that i need you
i crave you
you're right where
i need you to be
where you've always been
a pin in my pocket
every so often
poking me
reassuring me
that you haven't left
will you ever leave?
i hope not
while i may ignore you
pretend i don't feel you
i need you too much
for you to abandon me