I WONDERED

I watched as the cars drove by.
Wondering if they could see me.
Wondering if someone out there was thinking about me.
Praying for me.
Worrying about me.
Searching for me.

I wondered.

I watched as the cars drove by while I sat in that tree.
Afraid that was the only place I could be myself.
Afraid that if I ever came down no one could or would understand me.

I wondered.

You put me up in the tree for that was our thing.
You always made sure I felt safe.
You made sure I never got hurt.
You made sure you were always at the bottom to catch me.
You made sure you were always there.

And so I wondered

That tree was cut down, but thankfully the bond we had grown wasn’t cut down with it.
Instead it blossomed into an unconditional love.
And now I no longer have to wonder, for now I’m convinced that you will always be there.