Dont Be Afraid Poem by William Lindenmuth

Please don't be afraid
Said the loving friend
For what I feel is real
With no room for pretend
Let there be no fear
We can stop and feel it grow
With every day together
A blessing makes it so
We can nurture it day by day
For there is no race to run
Think of it as a loving friendship
Lets learn to make it fun
There is much to learn about us
Lets share our inner dreams
For love is just as sweet as it seems
We both found this together
Not seeking anything in return
But it seems we started a fire
A beautiful lovely burn
But relax and please breathe easy
And let your smile reveal
Your beauty from the inside
That your heart can"t conceal
For I will love you sweetly
In this slow enduring dance
Lets just take it easy
Give two caring hearts a chance