Charlie

You finally gave in to a drink and a seat

Just a couple of friends finding out where we meet

That single cup turned to the early dawn

Talking through the trauma till the pain was gone

We traded our hopes and the dreams we keep

Through all-night Bible studies while the city sleeps

We talked about health, getting everything clear

You listened to it all and you chased the fear

So thank you, Charlie, for the time you take

For the honest bond that we got to make

You’re a handsome guy with a lightning wit

And you never get the credit that you truly fit

I’m sending all my love for the things you do

I just want the world to be good to you

I know you walk alone on a harder road

With a health condition that's a heavy load

But you still make sure that I’m always fed

With a quick-witted joke to clear my head

I ask the same questions, I lose the thread

But you explain it a hundred times instead

You're dedicated, smart, and you pay attention

The rarest kind of friend that defies convention

So thank you, Charlie, for the time you take

For the honest bond that we got to make

You’re a handsome guy with a lightning wit

And you never get the credit that you truly fit

I’m sending all my love for the things you do

I just want the world to be good to you

I know you are a loner, you need your space

But I hope you find a crowd that can match your pace

Positive people who can finally understand

Who will stand right beside you and hold out a hand

You give so much out, but you need it too

A circle of support that is meant for you

So thank you, Charlie, for the time you take

For the honest bond that we got to make

You’re a handsome guy with a lightning wit

And you never get the credit that you truly fit

I’m sending all my love for the things you do

I just want the world to be good to you

Yeah, thank you, Charlie, a hundred times through