this one is about you (soul speak)

having given me your love and acceptance
having given me so much of your time
having listened to my rantings and ravings
and comforting me when i am down

for being my sounding board
for being that hollow reed
for being my validation, my mirror,

down all the roads we have traveled
and the journeys we have not yet taken
the deep pondering moments we've both shared

i want you to know my gratitude,
my soul wanted me to say,
from that deepest, most sincere place in my heart
with all the tenderness i can bring forth

you are my true friend.

thank you
for grabbing my soul
for meeting my soul
for finding my soul

--bruised orange