in depth look at poem: This poem was written to help her (and other people) realize that there haven't been any other people in my life who mean as much to me as she does. She is very precious in my sight.


but you did

no one ever listened to me
and showed how much
that I mean to them.
but you did.

no one ever comforted me
when I felt alone and
and filled with such pain and anger.
but you did.

no one ever spent time with me
and talked to me like I was
a person with feelings.
but you did.

no one was ever a friend to me
when I wasn't feeling well
because of what someone said to me.
but you did.

-Jon Johnston


© Copyright 1996 Jonathan Johnston


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