Kindred Spirit

When I first met you, I knew you were somehow unique – special.
There is an aura that surrounds you, drawing people near,
welcoming them to share in your loving zest for life.
Your kind and gentle heart radiates warmth –
giving generously – yet asking for nothing in return.
When I come to you,
I know I need not be burdened with pretenses nor facades
because you have accepted me for who I am.
It is as though I’ve known you forever,
the way the heavens know each planet -
the placement of every shimmering star.
You reached out to me with your humor and my spirits were lifted.
You offered words of understanding and my heart was moved.
You shared your friendship and my life was changed.
Like the iridescent sun-kissed wings of a butterfly
or the delicately woven miracle of a spider’s web,
you have become such an intricate part of my life
that I can no longer imagine my life without you in it.
You have become my kindred spirit, weaving an elegant tapestry
of the golden threads and myriad fibers of friendship.
It is as though God knew, even before I realized,
that I needed someone special in my life
and blessed me with the greatest of gifts – your friendship.
Each night when I pray I think God for bringing you into my life
for your friendship has become one of my treasured gifts.