I see the sparkle in your eyes,

you shine

so bright

because you are being you

and I love you

for that.

When darkness looms

I see and feel it too

and my heart aches

that I extend my arm,

offer a listening ear

and an embrace.

I know that compassion

bridges us both

to make this life

a little easier to navigate

and get through the

bitter cold,

piercing through the skin

like sharp, tiny spires.

Those times I long for the warmth

of the sun

and remember the light

I saw in your eyes.