two peas in a pod
no life without the other
we’re forever friends
Tag: best friend
Til We Meet Again
Redux
far-away friend
i’m crying
in preparation
for our next
goodbye
Originally published 4/10/2019 on I Write Her.
Mates
we’re unique
different in so many ways
but sharing the same values
which brought us close
and to this day
keeps us dear to each other
i’m so glad our lives intertwined
Real
Redux
with my tribe there’s peace
calm, protective connections
there’s an ease with them
Originally published September 24, 2018 on I Write Her.
The Favorites
it takes time and circumstance
to find the right ones
just the few steadfast
handful of friends
the ones who are our strength
and also our cover
shielding us from attacks
wrapping us up in their arms
emanating all the love
our tired and aching psyches need
going through trials and tribulations
it separates the wheat from the chaff
and when those friends prove themselves
over and over again
cherish those
for they will be by your side for the duration
Note: While I wish some of the human race would get their shit together, it’s not likely to happen in my time. For this reason, I generally don’t like people, but I love the ones that I like.
A Little Help From My Friend
Redux
Ghosts of the past linger in the chambers of my memory.
Like the heavy feel of lanolin staining memories a smudged yellow.
An intervening moment of serendipity removes the hold of bygone days.
Again, my simpatico relationship meaningfully ties me to my abundant present.
*I was given these bolded/highlighted four words during a visit with my bestie. Thank you for the inspiration, Terry!
Originally published 8/15/2018 on I Write Her.
Terry
Thanks for the prompt, Sadje! What do you see #157
While I might resemble the words in this image, I think I will dedicate this post to my bestie, Terry Susi. Not only do these words describe her, but the whole vibe of the picture speaks her name. Watch below. You’ll understand.
Connected
Redux
There’s a substantive intimacy in nature. It’s filling.
The smell of earth satisfying and rejuvenating.
The wind enveloping you in its invisible caress.
Touching without, healing within.
Hello, beautiful bird on a sunny day!
Seeing you brings me joy and a smile.
The smile of someone engaged.
I feel my best friend at that moment.
And I miss her.
It’s me looking through her eyes, but she’s not there.
For a moment I could cry.
From her, I learned the wisdom of these significant bits of the day.
She’d be in that moment with me graciously approving
and being grateful for the beauty of our surroundings.
My friend would love you too, beautiful bird.
And I love her.
**This piece selected to guest blog! Thank you, Natasha Tungare!
The Risk Of Loving
Inspired by Eugi’s Weekly Prompt – Jewels & Reena’s Exploration Challenge #174
the streaming brilliance of those i adore
elicit my smiles and warm heart-felt thanks
for providing a cushion from the cruelty in this world
the love i hold for those i love
fills me with joy and comfort
an ease not found elsewhere but with them
occasionally worry squeezes my head
allowing anxiety to ripple through my heart
the safety of the jewels in my life takes priority
i hope desperately to ensure their longevity
because what would i be
without them
In The Arms Of A Friend
as the natural tragedies
inflicted by life’s detached unpredictability
cuts deeply into our being
when the bruises appear
and the tears fall silently
achingly or in a torrent
the needed respite appears
temporarily, an easement manifests
in the arms of a friend
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