We all need our secrets
to keep ourselves sane,
to have something to protect
and remind us we are not all the same.

We all need our quiet time -
our own place amongst the clouds -
a place to block out whats near,
a place to beat the crowds.

We all need our reassurance
to let us know we are impressive,
to let us know we are appreciated and cared for,
and to remind us always
that no, the world’s not fair.

We all need to remember that
compassion is not a myth,
consideration is not calculus
and hope is not a destination to miss.

We all need someone to think about
as we drift off to sleep
so that if they are not there
maybe the pillow will transform -
-  with the help of our own body heat.

We all need music,
for reasons of our own,
but ultimately to escape
and not feel like a drone.

We all need a friend
to keep us company at times,
to create un-forgettable memories
to keep us feeling alive.
And also to encourage us
and support us in our goals,
and to be honest all the time
and put us in our place
when our judgment is out of line.

We all need something to look for
something to keep us on our toes.
Something to learn more and more about-
our own gem of knowledge that no one else knows.

We all need a never ending list
of what we want and need -
so that we don’t become stagnant,
and we keep moving forward at a decent speed.