by Rosemarie E. Bishop

 

He came to me
so unexpectedly,
but somewhere inside I knew
that he needed me
to make others see
just what they're expected to do.
So I opened my heart
and gave up the part
that hold me so closed to the rest
so that others might learn
to watch every turn
and find their own way through the test.
Now that I see
what's expected of me
I know there is so much to do.
But with guidance and love
I must rise above
myself, and carry it through.