Friend

You are the only person I have ever known

Who throughout the years always have been proud to stand next to me,

in any and every crowd we have ever met

or just us, it has never made a difference

In every and any circumstance, you have only ever brought me up, just as I have seen you do to all others

You have always done me justice, been fair

and never done me any harm that I today couldn't simply laugh off

Even when you don't hold your hand on my back

I can still feel the warmth and steadiness of your support, right there

Forever thanks!

You always beg for my own internal justice to be made and found when I'm in doubt

You remind me of things I am ought to remember about myself, how far I have come,

You repeat to me of my own wisdom, when I'm foolishly forgetful, playing around

You value and see me for the qualities that I really do have and those that I practice

and I'm so grateful, that you practice them too

We become better,

you through me,

and I, through you

Our friendship is like a stream,

whose water has only gotten clearer over time

and the flow more confident, playful, eager, and strong

When we share space, there has always been the mutual sharing of our internal love and peace

When you're tired, you rejuvenate with us

When I'm lost or angry, you allow me that peaceful space and listener to work it out

It's a stream where all our doubts gets sorted, and clarity patiently but excitingly sometimes mysteriously found

Your voice has always carried the most beautiful concern for every being

and one day I hope that concern is just as strong, for yourself too

I know we'll always make it through,

cause you see, and cherish me,

and I see, and cherish you too

: )