My North Star 12.25.18

 Inspired by My Lifetime Partner and a Friend’s Insight
  
 A guiding light 
 Your brightness and prominence
 Have helped me
 Stay the course
  
 When we met
 I knew that you
 Would forever
 Change my life
  
 During our journey 
 We need to see ourselves 
 As the imperfect creatures
 That we are
  
 To rise above our imperfections and fears 
 To make ourselves and others better
 Neither praise nor criticism 
 Should we hold too high a value
  
 Over the years 
 You have given me 
 An equal measure of both 
 And I am better for it 
  
 My North Star 
 Has also guided others
 With love and empathy 
 With compassion and integrity
  
 Your unselfishness and your resiliency 
 Makes you a beautiful person
 Giving me and others
 A beautiful and full life