i want to take you someplace

you tried to walk back to me but you weren't strong enough.

you collapsed and let the water flow from your eyes

it still hasn't stopped flowing

even now that i brought you home

even now when we've made you smile

even now that we've all embraced you

found unwanted help for you..

but all you ever wanted was him

..i want to take you someplace

please

take my hand

and trust me;

we're going on an adventure

let me take you to the park

with the fenced off reservoir and the lines of too tall trees

the one we didn't always avoid

let me remind you that it made us stronger in the worst way

let me remind you of the smiles that live on the soft breeze

next, let me take you to the swings

the place where too many memories invade your mind

let me remind you what you gained from the good times

let it set in that they indeed ended

but they will not discontinue

remember that you can see the sunrise sooner when enjoying the height of your swing

but also remember the the sun still rises when you remain at the bottom

then let's drive through the twists and turns of our summer home with the windows down

with the breezes, bugs and leaves flying past the window

let's slide down the frozen rocks and swim in the lake as if it were summer again

let's camp on the river side before the bend and dance around the fire till we can no longer stand

and when we lie down to watch the sparkling night

look around

see the dimly lit faces around us

see your sister who's out serving

see your brother who's still learning

your parents whose eyes are only filled with love and fear that they will lose you

and please turn your head my way darling

please don't forget me

I don't ever want to lose YOU

..ever..

maybe i'm not yours, but your my best friend

you've kept me smiling from being friendless in preschool

to feeling alone in elementary school

even till today

when all i need is some love

i love you dear

i love you more than anything

and i know your hurting

and i know its all surreal

but please

darling, please promise me

let me take you someplace

anyplace you want

and hold my hand

hold it tight

please don't let go

I can't lose you too..

~JQP