Its a long way back to the emptyness of yesterday;

the time before you came into my life.

The tracks in the dust only lead one way,

to the future of sharing what we have today.

And never a footprint wanders back,

to seek what was never there.

The touch of friendship knows no miles,

And miles never seperates or keeps friends apart.

Our friendship bonded immediately, and settled on my heart.

How I found a friend such as you, can never be explained.

I know it was a gift from God, freely given and claimed.

Sometimes it is as simple as a hello, or a needed smile;

the touch of caring, the tears and laughter shared.

What joy you bring into my life, having you as my friend.

You always lift my spirits and whisper a needed prayer.

In the trials of life, our friendship bonds again and again.

Memories, like jewels, drift through our lives as treasures,

A truly precious commodity, with an unceasing measure.

The soft touch of friendship is the