For As Long As You Are There

To have lived life for naught

to leave no mark

showing I’ve been here

to not have time

to rectify mistakes

but the biggest fear

is living life

without you

your warm embraces

your warped sense of humor

the way you laugh

with complete abandon

watching silly comedies

holding your sides

as you belly laugh

no holds barred

your need to learn

and grow and interact

and watch the birds

of life careening

across your vision

I want to hold you to me

never let you go

erase the pain

from your existence

I am very afraid

but blessed

to have you

for as long

as you are there.