Listening Ear

there's so much stuff I want to say
So I turned to poetry to find a way
my intentions no more than a caring friend
with a shoulder and a listening ear to lend
you were there for me when I was feeling down
helping erase a perpetual frown
you turned a subject I found boring
into something trully awing.

At first you seemed so strong and carefree
but when you said "depression" it got to me
I've been there too, I know how you feel
and while we all have our own way to deal
knowing somebody cares can help a lot
I learnt that personally, from the care I got.

There's been times I just wanted to hug you
but, being my tutor-that'd never do
and cos i'm a wimp I didnt dare say this face to face
in case you thought I was talking outta place
so, this poem is written straight from the heart
if it makes you smile, it's done it's part.
I just wanted to tell you that I care
and now i've said it, i'll leave this there!