My Anyway Love

I had originally written this poem for my husband when we were newlyweds. I called him my anyway friend because he loved me anyway, no matter what.

My Anyway Friend

You see me through the hurt and the pain,
Through my fears and faults and blame.
And you still love me anyway.

You're my friend, my rock, my heart and soul.
I love you more than you'll ever know.
And my love for you will continue to grow.

I know that whatever comes our way,
No matter what I do or say,
You’ll love me till my dying day,
Because you're my friend, and you love me anyway.

For Mark, by Cassi Castilleja
Written March 17, 2010

After he passed I found the poem as I was looking for pictures for the memorial video. I decided to edit it to fit the occasion. I have this poem framed on my wall with his pictures around it.

My Anyway Love

You see me through the hurt and pain
Through my fears and faults and blame
And you still love me anyway.

You’re my friend, my rock, my heart and soul.
I love you more than you’ll ever know.
And my love for you will forever show.

I know that whatever comes my way,
Whatever I encounter day by day,
You’ll love me even if Heaven is far away,

Because you’re the love of my life
and you love me anyway.

For Mark, by Cassi Castilleja
Written March 17, 2010
Edited January 11, 2017