Ode to a Friend

Sometimes it seems life dishes up - more than I can possible contend

Convinced I’d found - road to riches – around the corner - a dead end

Must find a way to laugh it off – to a better place ascend

Who shines their light when mine seems faint – of course it’s you my friend

Hang up the masks – breath easy – rather than any need to defend

Side by side we walk as equals – your presence - to spirit tend

Earth bound walk - though I’m sure - an angel asked to descend

The gift that keeps on giving – describes you best - my friend

Sacred truth can be freely spoken – without, the need - to bend

In you, love and compassion – measured out - in just the right blend

Authentic self is welcome – never given cause to pretend

Gold & silver don’t hold a flame – to the value of a friend

To blow smoke and subterfuge – not motives I intend

I offer explanation – without an air to condescend

A moment of your time and to me your listening lend

Each day I walk in the knowledge that I’m blessed to call you my friend