Friends

a friend is much like this….

the whispers that howl 
in the blowing wind 
but calms the storm 
that rages within

the most gentle touch 
upon your bruised skin
 and the softest light 
you’d love to read in

the words under your breath 
that no one has heard 
and the only pen 
that gets all of your words

the blank page to fill 
that never runs out of space
 and unbridled laughter 
that leaves an ache on your face

the coziest slippers 
you always wanna wear
 and the bobbie pin placed 
just right in your hair

a snowflake that lands 
precisely 
on the tip of your tongue
 and that family photo 
that finally gets hung

delicious hot chocolate 
in your favorite blue mug
 a reunion that ends 
with the biggest bear hug

the sweet little giggle
 in the midst of a silent room 
and the look of reassurance
 that couldn’t come too soon

your old photo album 
with perfect worn out edges
 and the warmest embrace
 through life’s painful stages

cold fingers embracing 
a cup of hot coffee
 some chocolates 
some wine
 and that new girlie movie

your most favorite song 
when you turn on the radio
 a friend…
the hand that you cling to
 and never let go