I guess we are not really friends
\nas such
\nyet I believe we do share a mutual respect
\nof sorts
\nwe seem so opposite
\nin nature
\nyou loud, boisterous and bustling
\nme quiet, timid and calm<\/p>\n
you are all things big and bright
\nand I am many things small and soft
\nyou are lights and flash, loud noises and strong odors
\nI am less bold, more subtle, fond of delicate scents
\nand simple things<\/p>\n
we are very different to be sure
\nand yet
\nwe find ourselves on common ground
\nin a great appreciation of art and culture, music and history
\neveryday beauty
\nsmall acts of kindness
\nand courtesy<\/p>\n
for me you are
\ntoo much
\nand for you, \u00a0perhaps
\nI am …<\/p>\n
too little<\/p>\n
and me not entirely open
\nand you not entirely gentle<\/p>\n
but I have been brave
\nand you have been kind
\nand we have met
\non the sacred ground
\nof gracious understanding<\/p>\n
and from our safe corners
\nwe will vow
\nto meet again
\nwith new eyes
\nand open hands
\nin the light
\nof fresh gratitude \u2665<\/p>\n
\n
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