A Friendships can be stronger the second time around like Marriages are sometimes when Vows are Renewed. And Re-acquainting with a Long-Lost-Friend can be such a wonderful blessing!
Bonds Of Friendship
From the day that I first knew you,
Your heart was pure and kind;
Your smile was sweet and innocent,
Your wit was well refined.
The sparkle in your eyes was keen,
Your friendship fast and real;
Soft words were your virtue,
And humor your appeal.
We grew as friends together,
We laughed and shared our dreams;
Along the way, a crush or two,
Went unrevealed, it seems.
As years rolled on, our paths were split,
Our roads went separate ways;
We each pursued our interests,
That occupied our days.
We soon forgot our youthful bliss,
Of tender carefree years;
We didn’t talk or keep in touch,
Throughout life’s pain and tears.
Then my darkest hour came,
And tried me to my core;
To save my heart from ruin,
I closed and locked the door.
Then out of every nowhere,
With precise, directed cue;
An old familiar smile,
Came slowly into view.
Although much time was gone,
And the die of fate long cast;
It was as if we hadn’t missed,
A second of the past.
You listened with attentive care,
And reassured my mind;
That loving hearts are still alive,
With purpose and design.
Deep inside, I’ve locked away,
Emotions yet untold;
As time goes on and bonds grow strong,
They will all unfold.
So thank you, friend, for taking time,
To demonstrate your love;
It’s yet another blessing that,
I’m undeserving of.
By Craig Burkholder
Long-Lost Friends
To see that face you’ve missed so much,
To feel that warmth inside.
To see how much you mean to them,
Reflected in their eyes.
To feel that sense of comfort.
That you felt in times gone by.
To hug someone with all your might,
To laugh until you cry.
To escape to all those memories,
Those moments that you shared.
To feel each strong emotion,
As if you were right there.
To recall that sense of purpose.
That you felt when so naïve.
And the world was open wide to you
And you were fearless and so free.
To remember all those special friends.
Who has long since passed away?
To share regrets, you each possess
And haunt you still today.
To reveal whatever pain you’ve had.
In the years that have gone by.
And together, feel so grateful.
That somehow you both survived.
To know this person inside out,
Their past secrets and their schemes.
Who helped you through some troubled times
And shared your hopes and dreams.
To know your heart and soul are safe
And there is no judgment there.
And no matter what you say or do,
All they want to do is care.
To feel that love that makes you whole
And finally, find yourself again.
No, there’s nothing better in this life,
Than being with a long-lost friend!
— Patricia A. Fleming