friends forever ~
so easy to say
within the emotion
of the moment
~ and yet
not so easy
to sustain
why ~
‘cause
if you let the shit
of life
that bullshit
get in the way
the stone walls
which fortify
the foundation
for which friendship
has strength
starts to topple
until the bond
the thing that holds ~
it all together
disintegrates
into nothingness
~ well
that’s one
way
to handle it
I guess ~
or ~
you keep in mind
the why for ~
the reason
for being friends
despite what others
may ~ or may not do
‘cause sustaining
a friendship
Is the challenge
the reward
for tolerance
for patience
the kindness
of acceptance
that leads to
the graciousness
embodying forgiveness
and a friendship
which lasts
~ forever
no bullshit
Words by ~Keith Alan Hamilton~