The Empirical Manifesto

Thank you for your strength when I need it
Though few and far between
I sometimes draw upon it without your knowledge
To embattle myself; to fortify me

Thank you for your tenderness
Omnipresent even at war
It emcompasses and soothes me
Even if I am remiss to show you

Thank you for your character
It defines you
Above all, I admire that the most
And count upon it when my own in is question

I cannot give you the world
But I offer you my half
And it is only mine to give
Because of you.