Friends

What is it that makes me want to be near you?
When I close my eyes and think of you
I smile
And I see you smile back at me -
With your hair gathered back - tangled and twisted,
Reaching down between your adorable little shoulders
Dancing with the wind as we swing -
I see you higher than me, navigating into the sky
Then falling back beneath me -
On and on we giggle

You followed me up into those years
When growing up seemed fun
I still see you smile!
Our giggles turned to laughter
And a memory I didn't want to let go

We grew up -
We married boys and life came quickly -
With babies and bills and all that stuff that
Makes little girls grow into women

So yes, My Friend,
I know now why I want to be near you!
You bring with you
Pieces of me -
Gathered up in a bouquet of sweetness
And everything that makes this little girl
Smile