09/03/2026
You Can Count On Me
My friend you can always count on me
If you’re lost in dark or just feeling down
If a day comes you find you need someone
To comfort or listen and no one is around
I’ll listen to the battles, pain in your soul
Of loss or betrayals that leave you cold
If it’s Anguish that has left you reeling
Don’t be afraid to show your feelings
You may not get all the why or reason
That this shoulder can always found
Arms to comfort if you’re feeling down
Words to encourage or ear to just listen
One hand ready to wipe away your tears
Words softly spoken to calm your fears
I’ve asked the question why I remain here,
Will my loyalty fade with months and years?
Being honest and real is how I choose to be
In respect, I understand you need to fly free
Truth is it’s not about what we want to see
Love is about what a cherished soul needs
I’m here for YOU BECAUSE;
When I was hopeless you were my friend
You gave me direction for healing to begin
Changing my life with a touch of your hand
Painfully, you have taught me to love again
In my heart, the flame of my love will stay
There is no other that’ll ever turn me away
There’s nothing any person could ever say
To regret our time or turn my back one day
You saw my scars and my flaws as well
When you could were there each time I fell
Helping me find my own strength to heal
Tenderly opened my numbed heart to feel
Because of you I’m at peace as here I stand
I Promise forever you’re safe in these hands
No judgment,no fear, I’ve no room to condemn
For I too have made mistakes my dear friend
I’m so grateful for you and I’ll always be here
Promise in a fake world, I’ll be honest and real
You can Count on me, if loss or fear you feel
As our days fade to memories thru the years
Sharon L Hodge ©
11/19/22