Why?

Why do you believe in me?
Afterall this time I still don't understand.
You came into my life when nobody wanted me around.
I warned you not to follow me,
but you did and I am greatful.

Everyone was afraid and they hated me.
Nobody cared if I lived or not,
Not even me.
Except for you.

I still don't understand
how you can see through all the walls
that I built around my heart.
But I am so glad that you can.

Now that you are here,
I would be so lost without you.
I still can't believe that all you want from me,
is just to be my friend.

Mary E. Terrell
May 25, 1997