January 15, 2025

True Friend

She says she means every word
when she says I would be missed.
That my perseverance is a virtue.
That she's thankful I exist.

She says the decisions that I make
the way I work so hard,
Give her reasons to be impressed
and she holds such a tender regard.

She has tears in her eyes
and they evoke the ones in mine.
She is as true a friend as they come
allowing me to trust this time.

A hug and kindness.
A space made for love. 
There are those who just know
what good friendship is made of.

I am grateful. I wanted to give up.
I was sure I remained unseen.
And she held out a hand 
And it meant everything to me.

-Les'Nspired


written: Dec 20, 2024