You taught me how to be kind, even when there’s too much on my mind.
You showed me that during depression, there’s still joy that I can find.
You revealed through actions, the love you had inside.
You explained that moving on is something we decide.
You told me to slow it all down and not worry so much about the time.
You said expecting too much from someone, made me unkind,
to them and myself,
because you can’t get anywhere if you’re putting yourself on a shelf.
–S.
I searched and searched and searched for a friendship that would top them all. Someone to love me through my shortcomings, cheer me on during my accomplishments, and make me face the growth that I so desperately tried to avoid.
You were always there.
To hear about a friendship that ended. Or the butterflies that came with the start of a new one.
You never faltered. Your presence always one of the greatest influences in any move I made in my life.
It took me a long time to realize that you are my greatest friend.
I am lucky, honored, and humbled to share this life with you.
I have found you in every life before this one, and I will find you in every life after this one.
–S.
The Messy Middle 🖤 