Before Dawn

Before dawn I awoke one day. The sky seemed darker than usual, bigger. The stars were fading, so many of them. But the one that remained was clear and bright. It was sharp and brave as though it was not afraid of the light that morning brought with it. ..And that brave star shone through the light all that day and into the descending night.

It occurred to me then that that one star was so much like the close friend that I've found in you. You're strong and brave, and no matter how hard life comes at you, you're still there in the evening, you're still there when I need you...Even before dawn.

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"I will be the answer
At the end of the line
I will be there for you
While you take the time
In the burning of uncertainty
I will be your solid ground
I will hold the balance
If you can't look down

If it takes my whole life
I won't break, I won't bend
It will all be worth it
Worth it in the end
Cause I can only tell you what I know
That I need you in my life
When the stars have all gone out
You'll still be burning so bright"

- Sarah Mclachlin