The Most Precious Thing

You light the spark in my heart.	
You put the stars in my eyes.	
You hold the torch to light my way,	
through the darkest day.		
You show me there are brighter skies
behind the dark storm clouds;		
you are the sun shining through.		
I have no friend as dear as you.		

You are the branch that shelters me 		
when winds blow harsh and cold.		
Your love guides me through the gales,		
your heart never fails.			
Ever thoughtful, ever caring		
always there for me.			
You keep my heart safe and dry,		
you put the sun back in my sky.	

No matter what my hurdles 		
or what struggles life may bring;		
when all is said and all is done		
I know I'm not alone.			
Just like a sound so clear and true,		
there's music to my ears.		
Tho' your love  makes those bells ring;	
your friendship's the most precious thing.
january 2001
Janet Reid