Behind the Shutters

I stayed behind this morning….

to hold the door open.

I sat in the corner….

to give you more room.

I sat in the front row….

because you don’t like to.

I slammed my locker shut….

because it wouldn’t close.

I stomped down the hallway….

because my backpack’s heavy.

I wouldn’t talk to you….

because I know that your throat is sore today.

I didn’t share my snack….

because I’m sick, too.

I didn’t let anyone sit by me at lunch….

because you’re usually there.

I didn’t stop you when you criticized yourself….

because you don’t know what you’re talking about.

I scowled all day long….

because I had to tell you that I can’t go to club with you today.

I didn’t show you what I was drawing….

because it didn’t do you justice.

I took your  book from you….

because I know they make you sad.

I hid your iPod again….

because you don’t know you’re addicted.

I will never compliment your makeup….

you look so beautiful without it.

I followed you despite your objections….

because I know you need me to be there when you stop.

I closed the shutters in your face....

To keep all the light from blinding you.

And,

I’ll always be there….

To keep you happier than me.

My friend.