in the exhale
……………….of loss of faith
turn to memories
that can’t be denied
turn to dreams
that survived

is deceived held tighter
retained longer
than support & care
concern
is not an attachment
worries can be shared

where would i be
without
my others
and where would you
be
without me or
the 1 that’s always there

that friend
who
has wiped your tears
held your hand
shared your un-admitted fears
who laughed
till mid-night
drinking shots
that 1
who in an uninterrupted breath
called upon you
to test
…………………strength & fortitude
knowing all along
it is within you

if apologies or gratitude
are misplaced
that 1
needs only a hug
that 1
understands
there is always
…………………..more love