For a Fox

By chance you walked into my life
What started as a simple hello
Turned into a lifetime of memories

I was closed, guarded, and scared to move
You never ran away, you never got angry
When I needed space, space was given
When I needed to be held, you were right by my side

I hid you from my kids, I hid you from the world
I was trying to protect you when I should have been showing you off.

They say what we have is unhealthy
But my kids proved them wrong
When they see you they open their arms
And their hearts are full of you.

You've taught me that it doesn't matter what I have or how much I have.
All that matters is who I am
And you've made me a better man.

If I had the choice, knowing the outcome, to change the last five months
I wouldn't change a thing
Thank you for everyday we've been together
There will never be anyone like you, my Fox!