There is that friend
that is so much a part of you,
that you feel alone just thinking
about the thought of her not being there.

There is that friend
that has so much that it is based on that
nothing could ever dissolve or even threaten it.

There is that friend
with whom you share so much history that one fight
or misunderstanding rolls off nearly instantaneously,
because one issue is so insignificant,
and could never come close to shattering the bond.

There is that friend
that cannot always be explained,
but only understood and cherished
by the two people that share it.

There is that friend
that mean so much to you,
that you honestly believe you would stop
studying for a final exam,
break a date with your crush of five years,
or risk being grounded just so you could be there
to lend a shoulder to cry on, offer a hug,
or spend three hours just sitting with her
if that would make it at all better.

There is that friend
that has lasted through ten years of your life,
and is still growing.

There is that friend
who you can talk to about something that happened
when you were eight years old,
and she can relive that moment so vividly along with you.

There is that friend
that knows you as well as you know yourself,
and finds it special that you know her just as well.

There is that friend
who can make you smile through your tears,
or cry out of happiness.

There is that friend
who is always there for you,
and just realizing that she would be there
is more than enough to make it better.

There is that friend
who cares about clearing away your tears no less
if you are crying over absolutely nothing or
over something she may have done to hurt you.

I have one friend like that,
and it is that friend that will always occupy
a precious part of my heart.
~Author Unknown~

© Tina's Prayer Gate April 14, 2013