your self

some of your self
what people see
a smile and laughter
the rare use of me

some of your self
shows up for friends
a listener, a witness
an ear to be bent

some of your self
takes all the air
needs to express
big thoughts to be shared

the sum of your self
all the parts true
depends on the context
which is in view

the sum of yourself
can it be measured
maybe no matter
let it be treasured