Friends
written by: Jeff Flesch
@FleschJeff
I saw you
That first time
From across
The playground,
Though there were
So many people around,
You
Sure did stand out
They called me shy
Back then,
So as our eyes met,
I turned on my heel
In fret
Of the unknown, which
You conjured
In, my, then
Burgeoning
Imagination
And, the anticipation
Of our first real
Meeting, which
Filled me
With so many
Strange
And never
Felt before feelings
Of mystery
Inside my own
Young history
And, when you did
Approach?
I started for the door,
And you captured
My hand, and
Said, don’t
Be afraid, you’re
Safe with me
In the shade, of
Our first encounter
And, oh, what a joy
I did feel,
As my heart sped,
And then so did
My head
With thoughts of fancy,
And love
At first sight,
You were such a delight-
-full being, grace and
Composure, a rock on
My shoulder, countenance
And magic
All rolled into one
For I did shelter in your
Embrace,
For many a year,
Through storms and triumphs,
All given with such grace
And composure
Even through
The most
Difficult
Exposure
To pain,
You were always
At my side, rain or
Shine,
I never did fear
You would slide away
Or hide come what may
Why?
Because you were
The first,
For all the rest
Were measured against,
My true love,
And first real friend
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