Look, do you see that young man over there?
He sits so thoughtful and full of care.
He has listened to the troubles and heartaches of all who need to share.
He has been there for them when no one else would dare.
He has so many troubles of his own to bear.
Heart so full it would seem there was no more room to spare.
Yet, he reaches out to anyone he can, to build up and repair.
To show them they are not alone, and for them offers up a prayer.
He changes more lives than he knows, he is a friend of value rare.
He takes on his giants each and every day.
He faces opposition for his beliefs, and the words he will not say.
He stands firm no matter the cost, he will not sway.
Though he often feels alone, he hides the hurt from display.
He carries on with strong courage, tucking the loneliness away.
And even when much fills his heart, he keeps it all at bay.
Saying, "I'm fine, don't worry, I'm okay."
He keeps it locked inside him, not allowing his worries on others to lay.
That is just his good nature, it is just his way.
He possesses a lightness of spirit upon which one can rely.
To find the humor and goodness in everything he will surely try.
And when you feel so low in spirit, like there is nothing to do but cry.
He will bring a smile and laugh to your face and lift your spirits high.
For me he has done so, many a time, to that I testify.
He is loving and good to others, in every deed and reply.
Giving of his time and energy, he is generous none can deny.
That's just who he is, he's just that kind of guy.
Giving all he does and everything he is, his Lord to glorify.
So good a friend is he, like none I've ever known.
When I've messed up in every way, and I'm sure all hope is blown.
His great kindness, compassion, and forgiveness he unfailingly has shown.
He offers words of wisdom, when I face a great unknown.
But if when he has no answers to give, he assures me I am not alone.
He keeps me steady and calm, when I feel like a skipping stone.
These years have let me witness the man into whom he has grown.
A man of noble character, brave heart, and steady purpose all his own.
He doesn't know, he doesn't see the one I am seeing.
The amazing person he is, he lives not knowing what he is adding.
The good he has done, and continues to keep doing.
That the part he plays makes other's lives a little more worth living.
His words bringing hope to others, the light that they were needing.
That just by chance his goodness keeps the darkness from blinding.
If I could give him anything, even just one thing.
It would be to see himself through my eyes and knowing,
Just how much he is needed, and how great is his meaning.
The man I see in front of me, and the man he is still becoming.
To never forget it, and remember it every morning.
That is what I would give him, if I could find a way of giving.