A Tribute

Today marks the birthday of a very special person in my life.  We have been friends for as long as either of us can remember.  Since we both claim to be in our 20s I will not confess just how many years it actually is.  We were childhood playmates, we survived the traumas of high school together, shared the joys & trials of motherhood, the heartbreak of marriages ending.  We have celebrated life, and carried each other through life's trials.  To celebrate the unique & rare bond we share I wanted to do something special for her.  A simple wrapped gift was somehow not quite enough.
This was that gift.

How do you sum up a kinship?

A friendship?

A lifetime?

For some things there are no words,

even for a poor Wordsmith like me.

And yet, nonetheless

Something......something

 flows between

you & I

One heart to another;

Together we have laughed, wept

From Kool-Aid to coffee

Toasted triumphs, mourned losses

An unbreachable circle of two

Lovers, husbands, children, friends

However alone I ever felt

I knew there was You

I was not so alone anymore

No need for explanations, for back story

One glance, we know the other's heart.

We have not always agreed, approved or understood

But always, always loved, defended, supported

Beloved Friend

Heart Sister

My life has been overwhelmed with grace & gifts

chief most your unwavering love

Have a happy and truly blessed birthday, my beloved friend, and a year worthy of you.  Thank you for being a part of my life.