FRIENDSHIP

A dear friend of mine died several years ago & I mourned her being gone. As I came to realize, I was focusing more for what I’d lost than what I’d gained. One day I heard–as if spoken from above–

“Why are you wasting your time crying and ruining your make up? Get on with it–you’ve got lots to do!”

And so the mourning ended and the joy of knowing her filled my heart once again.

I never came to you, my friend

That I didn’t go away

A little stronger for the moment–

A bit more determined for the day.

You never came to me, my friend

That I didn’t make you feel the same

Helping you through a burden

Along life’s difficult way

I’ve driven the road to your house many times

Always sure of the things I’d find:

Laughter that was too loud, tears that often came,

Words that were never spoken but heard just the same

So how do I carry on now? Just the same you’d say.

The memories of us will get you through the worst day.

For you see, I’ll always come to you, my friend,

In thoughts and memories again, again and again.

Carole King – You’ve Got a Friend (Official Audio) – Bing video