I was hesitant to talk to you about it

I thought your honesty would bring me down

You know the questions to ask

The ones that dig deep

Bring out the words I do not know how to express

So I held back for awhile

Afraid of how it would all unfold

Unsure of even what to say

But these past few weeks

You have surprised me

So understanding and non judgmental

I was not expecting that

I was preparing for battle

Preparing for the hard questions

The ones I do not have the answers to

Thank you

For taking it all in

Asking me the questions that make me think

Force me to speak from the heart

Thank you for being patient

When I struggle to find the words

And talk in circles

I am so grateful for you

The way you challenge me

And how you still show up when I struggle

You are a gift to me