Via Negativa

a way of describing something
by saying what it is not...
Oxford Dictionary

not hovering around
or forcing you to change
not trailing behind
picking up the pieces
just standing around waiting
you heard the spiel
not pushing you to decide
not giving up on you

not giving only one chance
or leaving you in the dust
or handing out chits, vouchers
that run out if you wait too long

not promising to release you
from ever having any troubles
not leaving you alone to figure
everything out, not hiding
behind the trees
or under the bed
or walking away when things
get tangled or out of focus
not keeping my hands quiet
when I could hold your hand
and walk with you