they opened the door

never once a chore.

i nodded politely

they smiled lightly.

they laid the table

when i wasn’t able.

bought me flowers

mood never soured.

when i was down

they were ‘round.

they tended to my fire

they only inspired.

i kissed their cheek

when they felt weak.

held them close

left kind notes.

i wrote poetry

read happily.

i gave them bliss

they gave a kiss.

i heard them cry

chest felt tight.

i chose their clothes

scrunched their nose.

they waited at A&E

for hours, silently.

they squeezed my hand

then i’d understand.

everything they did

everything i did.

another way to say

you’d be missed.