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Not By Chance
Strangers we once were
Fighting the same illness
Isolated and on our own
Uncomfortable stillness
Entering the room
Tears betrayed your eyes
Immediately seeing
Your internal cries
Offering a tissue
We did not even glance
Compassion for another
Not meeting by chance
How much I knew your pain
I felt the same as well
Living in fear of stopping
Existing in our hell
Together in silence
Somehow we both knew
Camaraderie kindled
And quite quickly grew
Discussions over coffee
Instead of our cocktails
Speaking of our lives
Sharing private details
It was a first time for me
As it was for you
Now friends and champions
Seeing each other through
Fighting the same illness
Isolated and on our own
Uncomfortable stillness
Entering the room
Tears betrayed your eyes
Immediately seeing
Your internal cries
Offering a tissue
We did not even glance
Compassion for another
Not meeting by chance
How much I knew your pain
I felt the same as well
Living in fear of stopping
Existing in our hell
Together in silence
Somehow we both knew
Camaraderie kindled
And quite quickly grew
Discussions over coffee
Instead of our cocktails
Speaking of our lives
Sharing private details
It was a first time for me
As it was for you
Now friends and champions
Seeing each other through
Published 12th Apr 2017
| Edited 9th Sep 2021
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12th Apr 2017 00:12am
this is such a beautiful bond you share with a special someone.. thank you for giving us a peak.. into such an intimate relationship..
love Crim
love Crim
12th Apr 2017 00:18am
Thank you Crim:) She is very dear. My tribute to our friendship. I appreciate the feedback. Much love.
12th Apr 2017 5:10pm
This works really well Mel; it tells a precious story without sentimentality - something of an art.
12th Apr 2017 5:13pm
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13th Apr 2017 00:17am
That's exactly what happens, Mel! The Universe choreographs the like-minded in their destined time.
Awesome write!
Awesome write!
13th Apr 2017 2:33pm
