Standing at the Gate

How could you just stand there behind that fence
In spite of all the epic fails?

We started with dreams of riding around
From open fields to happy trails

But it wasn't so easy each time we went
With all of our fumbles and falls

And we danced about doom a time or two
But we found our feet after all

I've made many mistakes with progress in mind
Too weak, or too firm, or too fast

Yet you stand at the gate so stoic and strong
And free of all judgment you ask...

"Can we go out once more and find new paths,
Discovering freedom again?

Can we honor our future together
You lead and I'll follow my friend?"

I wish was I more yet you seem to care not
So willing and ready you wait

Despite all our past, you forgive and forget
And patiently stand at the gate

​((AP (authentic person) not AI)) Don Jessop