These Arms

 

These arms have been lucky they’ve held the
gift of life so many times
Each and every time special in its own way   
Times she hopes to look back on one day while a
peaceful smile plays on the corners of her lips  

These arms have held friends in good times and
reached out to comfort them
in moments they’d just as soon forget
She’s been there to let them know  
she believes in them no matter what

These arms have had to be strong when
all she wanted was a small chance to be human and weak
These arms have held two parents as they grieved for the loss of their son
A son who was wise beyond his years making
their loss one no one should have to grieve

These arms have held her lover as
tears fall because he loves her
so much his heart breaks just before she leaves
She then spends time alone her
own tears slipping through her fingers like
crystal smashing on the floor

While it’s true these arms have held their share of
happiness, sadness and everything in between
The lessons these arms have taught her in part
have contributed to the person she is today 
Still, she can’t wait to see what these arms will hold next