when I look at you I smile,

I smile because within you

I see a child...

A child who is full of wonder,

awe, and innocence.

A child who learns by his mistakes

and who always asks why.

When I look again

I see someone new

and I smile because

I see a boy...

A boy who is awkward,

unaware of himself.

A boy who is only now begninning

to understand who he is.

I look again and again,

still I smile.

I smile because all this while

I see a man...

A man who is strong,

untouchable, determined.

A man who is restless, stubborn,

active, changable, and refined.

I also see a lover...

Someone who is gentle, sensitive,

creative and mystical.

Someone who will love forever a single person,

lucky girl, whoever she may be.

I look one last time

and I feel tears fill my eyes.

You might think it silly,

but let me tell you why.

I see a friend...

A friend who will care for me

and make me smile.

A friend who will help me

wipe away my silly tears