two threads twisted together and
pulled tight
intertwined with
memories
of the best and worst times
knotted forever by
a promise
to never let go
to stand beneath raging storms
or a holocaust of hate
a promise to be there
to be
the thing that brings you hope and
the thing that keeps you alive when
you want to
let go

I promise always
to stand beside you
to be the thread that
will never break free and will
anchor you
so that you may never fall