A Glorious Gift
by Elayne Clift

They sat on the steps of their cabin,
Two teenage girls, long into the night.
It began as a camp conversation,
And quickly metamorphosed,
As they began their journey
Toward becoming best friends.
The friendship grew and grew,
Like a perennial plant that blossoms
In vibrant colors repeatedly over time.

Nurturing each other as they matured,
Nuanced thoughts found solace,
In the face of sadness, and joy too,
As they explored their lives together,
Reflectively and with reciprocal respect,
As their individual journeys proceeded,
Often on different paths.

Steady and reliable, over decades,
Like the sands in the hourglass of time,
They are reminded still,
of the gift of friendships,
That makes us glad to be alive.



 

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