before the world knew my name. before my entrance into the life i claimed, i met a silent friend, faithful and new, bound to walk my whole life through.

as my cradle rocked, and the lullabies were sung, you were there, where my life begun.

in childhood's dawn we played many games, and i began to see, i was yours to claim.

as a juvenile, wild and free, you followed along with a silent decree. not hindering, but there to remind that i've always been on borrowed time.

in the prime of life, ambitions ignite, but you're still there, right by my side. you whisper gently,"embrace what you see, for in the end, you'll greet me, your oldest friend, your destiny."

as age begins to take its toll, you standby patient, steady, and slow. i wait to meet my friend in that boundless space, longing to feel your calming embrace.

from every breath, my first and last, you were there, loyal and steadfast. no dread, no sorrow, no tears to view-- for it's always just been me and you.