To a friend

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