Counterpart

Sometimes you play the lone wolf,

Mad at the world,

Sometimes you play the hero,

Center of victory,

Sometimes you play the martyr,

Destroyed for a cause,

Sometimes you play the victim,

Defeated and helpless,

Sometimes you play the celebrity,

Charming and funny,

Sometimes you play the warrior,

Conquering all,

Sometimes you play the lover,

Smooth and suave,

Sometimes you play the romantic,

Caring and compassionate,

Sometimes you play the provider,

Solid as a rock,

Sometimes you play the teammate,

Fighting side by side,

Sometimes you play the father,

Warm and masculine,

But no matter who you play,

He represents a part of you.

...

To find someone to jump on life's bike with,

Oh it is a wonderous gift,

Someone you can lean into when times get rough,

Who will play your counterpart,

Bringing balance to your madness,

Absorbing all you throw out,

Tender and sweet,

A different set of strengths and roles,

Lucky is the one who finds her,

But grateful is the one who walks his seasons.

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<SI> Scott Izu, PhD
© January 2015