Thankful...

Thankful...

 Along time ago, my life changed

I began a friendship that helped me feel 'not so alone' in the world

This friend is always there for me, standing by my side

No matter how much I rant or indulge in self-pity, my friend is there for me.

This friend, reminds me of the great life I have

Pointing out the small things I so take for granted

Chiming in how wonderful the people around me are

Always there, always helpful, always... my friend

So one of the biggest things I am thankful for this Thanksgiving

Is for my friend, and the amazing friendship that we have shared through these years

When things begin to go wrong or right... they are the first person I must tell

I often think my friend is a kindred spirit because they know how to relate to me

How to hush my sorrow, glad-en my heart and make me feel, that yes.. things will be okay.

And when I do not have the confidence in myself to move ahead

There is my friend, pushing on me to move me forward, while taking my hand and guiding me

Always positive, always with a 'You can do it' and always, with a 'if you fall, I will be there to pick you up again'

So this is for my friend, and as I bow my head at the table to give thanks this Thanks Giving

Their name will be among the things I am most grateful for... and for their continued 'friendship'.

Deb.