Great Friendship Can Be A Pain

Who says it doesn't hurt 

to talk with a close friend?

We talked so long,

my throat is sore 

but this kind of pain

I enjoyed for sure!

There's only one 

or maybe two 

in this sweet and blessed life

that you've 

built this kind of connection 

where your heart can pour.

Two hours and eight minutes

felt like just a moment

while you burned a path

walking back and forth

over your bedroom carpet.

It's amazing to talk to a close friend.

Sharing hopes and dreams

and exploring avenues

and big, wide open spaces.

It's like being in a meadow 

of beautiful wildflowers

and golden grasses 

blowing in the breeze.

Arms flung wide and twirling.

One could run in any direction

for miles and the sky has no limit.

You are in the center

of a beautiful vast space

with absolutely no agenda

but to enjoy the moment

and let the moment enjoy you.

Some things are so worth 

all the wait.

I truly cherish this friend.

There have been a small number

who have been heart worthy

as to be entrusted inner treasure.

And you sweet friend

are a real pleasure!

Thank you for your call!

It feels like a cap to a wonderful end

and the springboard 

to an unexplored new beginning

for us both as I close one chapter

here in Miami and begin anew.

Your journey is fresh and new too!

Friendship is the sweet buffer,

the soft cartilage between bone,

the cushion over harsh landings,

like a big fluffy cloud for eyes to look up

and become lost in the wow.

Seeing you soon somewhat helped 

us to end our call

with bright hopes to a future

face to face with coffee

and a yard full of weeds

you've been saving just for me.