Anam Cara

A thousand times we met at this
Raw and beautiful place in the wild
Pondering spiritual topics
Reading stories and poems
Sharing mysteries
Guardians of each other's secrets


Now our ships take different directions
 I have always encouraged you
To follow your inner calling
To embark on your hero's journey
But I overrated my ability
To cope with your departure


In your absence
I feel naked and vulnerable
I have forgotten all the lessons learned
My  Anam Cara
My once in a lifetime soul friend
I am addicted to you

Tears in my eyes, a smile on my lips
The wind blowing through my hair
I stand at the edge of the cliff and
Think of our fantasy trips to the stars
Terrified I realize that without you
I can't remember how to fly!