HE DIDN’T HAVE TO

He didn’t have to touch you—for you to be touched by him.

He didn’t have to sing—for you to hear his song.

He didn’t have to be there—for you to feel his presence.

He didn’t have to look at you—for you to feel his gaze.

He didn’t have to be near—for you to feel his warmth.

He didn’t have to demand—you were honored to be there.

He didn’t have to kiss you—for you to feel kissed.

He didn’t have to hold you—for you to feel his strength.

He didn’t have to say “I love you”—you just knew he did.

He didn’t have to dress in sequins and jewels—for he himself shone.

He didn’t have to speak—for us to understand.

He didn’t have to preach—for his faith was stronger than words.

He didn’t have to laugh—for you to hear his joy.

He didn’t have to cry—for you to see his tears.

He didn’t have to show his feelings—for you to know how he felt.

It was because of all these things that though he is gone—

He will never leave us.

© Joan Buchanan West

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