he fronted his happiness
as he hurt inside

he hid his tears
with a smile

when was in pain
he would laugh

he hid under his pillow
for days on end

he would sneak, early in the morning,
to eat, fearful of others
yet he lived alone

he shot his father
20 years ago
and his father forgave him

loved ones would tell him
your very much loved

this man was my best friend
he was a true genius

honestly, he was not far
behind Gates and Jobs

he tried killing himself
multable times

he started to see a shrink
and the day came

he was sitting, waiting, ontime
an hour had past

so he decided to go for a walk
an deliberately walk in front of a
fully loaded dump truck

to end his paim
that he could not overcome

Wrapped in a corset
Made from society
Unable to be free
Suppressing my identity

I mask my personality
With everyone else
But it is only around you
That I can be myself

Who else will I unravel to
At the end of the day?
For only you,
Actually listen to what I say

And only you
Judge me not
With your bold presence
Marking each room
With your personal essence

I follow your every move
With great admiration
You give hope to the quiet ones
With courageous inspiration

And where would I be
If God had not gifted you to me?
And how would I survive
Without you in my life?

Sometimes I swear
You're the older one
With wisdom so deep
You were born to stun

Taking no for an answer
Is not an option for you
And you stand your ground
Regardless of what they do

So I'll sit back and aspire
To be as rooted as you
With you alongside me
This world will make do