Disheartened by the bruised memories of the past,
you reassured me at the end of the day,
I am bound to be okay
and this too shall pass.

You are special;
you are unique;
you are precious.
The words you said that made me realise my worth.

At times you were preoccupied with your busy schedule,
you were still there for me,
always ready to listen
to all of my worries even when you’re in a hurry.

Hugs are my favourite sweater,
and you are my favourite teacher.
Your duty of care taught me
that there is so much more

than mere sadness in the dark.
I’ve never felt so safe
in your comforting presence
I can’t thank you enough

for your words that speak with utmost divine wisdom
suffusing the profound
and tenebrous depths of my soul;
your voice echoed with blinding light.

Your expecto patronum
and the colour of your eyes
brought up a whole spectrum of colours
in my world of black and white.

You inspire me to be happy
to simply live
to smile no matter what
and to always have a heart.

*(s.m)