Forever Friends

We have been in each other’s lives
for almost forty years.
During that time, there have been
lots of laughter and many tears.

I can honestly say that you are
one of my oldest and dearest friends.
I guess time softens all of the past hurt
and the heart learns how to mend.

It appears you have finally conquered
most of the demons from within.
The ones who had possessed the man
to whom I was married back then.

For a while, I had a great deal of resentment
where our marriage was concerned.
However, as I have grown older, I realize
that it was all just lessons learned.

That we have stayed friends all these years
is truly a miracle indeed.
I know that we will be there for each other
if one of us is ever in need.

People have said we are soulmates
and this I believe is true.
Because from the first moment that we met,
I have felt a connection to you.

I want you to know that I am glad
we have found each other in this life
and that I have no regrets of the (time) years
when we were husband and wife.


        
      
Vicki Cheek
06/30/2018