A Thought for You

I thought of you last night

how the stars twinkled when you smile,

how even though you’re all grown up

you’ve never lost your inner child;

how even though times have been hard

your sense of humor has prevailed,

and even when against all odds

your private outlook’s never failed.

I wish that I could be like you

to spark in others, inner light

you’re the sunshine in our days

and the beacon in our nights.

I felt your presence the other day

through all the problems and the strife,

and thought, how lucky I am to know

someone who adds so much to life.