Bonds of Friendship

From the day that 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, Y

our 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 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, T

hat 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 way.