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distance, time and space
will never dictate
the depth of this friendship shared
though they will shape it
they will never undermine the intensity
of this bond we have cultivated
born from a seedling planted
in our hearts
it shall remain there and it shall grow
being fuelled and watered
by the things we hold dear
i shall call you friend
till we return to the dust
to which we came
i shall call thee friend
because without realisation
you've taught lessons
which remain the motivation i use
through your perseverance and determination
when odds had your back against a wall
having chosen to claw your way to victory
this lesson has been imprinted in me
time allows you the space to find yourself
and it is within finding yourself
that determines the length and distance
you are willing to go in reaching your dreams
i shall call thee friend
because you are steadfast and true
and you will always be you
