I Like Where You Stand

 

I like where you stand

You do not stand over me

Dominating or criticizing me

You do not stand under me

Silently resenting the size of my shadow

You do not stand separate or apart from me

Leaving me lonely and wanting

You stand by my side

Equal partners in our dance

My arms around your neck

Not to hold me up but to hold you close

Your hand at my back

Not to capture me but to be my support

So remain where you are

I like where you stand

By my side

 

 

Tina Aquino

Inspired by “All I Want To Be Is By Your Side”

Peter Frampton  1976