Understanding

When I need you to understand
you are there
sometimes in person, sometimes in mind
We can travel great distances
without taking a single step
understanding has no limitations
it's just there, plain and simple
you are there
in a song, an expression, a colour
seeing something you like brings you to mind
some silly thing that makes you smile
i love your smile
life is funny like that
sometimes you make a gift to me
of a favourite song, something you have read
something you have seen
all these things make up understanding
you be there for me
and
i'll be there for you
we'll be there for each other

1997