walking with an old friend

 

my old friend, hurt
and i, went for a
walk down an old
familiar path.

as we walked, hurt
took my hand and
said,

"Its okay, I'm right
 here for you. I'm
 not going anywhere.
 I'm here for as long
 as you need me to
 be and i will listen
 to your heart."

and i thanked hurt
for being loyal and
faithful through all
these unforgiving
moments.

we sat on a hillside,
her arm wrapped
around my shoulder,
head resting against
head watching the
sunset,

and we sat there
silently,

my old friend, hurt
and I.