Friendlies

I gather people into my boat

I feel understood by them

or think that I understand them

and I adopt them into my healthy surroundings

where I am spurred on

lifted up

ENCOURAGED

to be the woman God meant for me to be

Select the few that will see you through

that will stand with you when the going gets tough

that won't let you quit

but also tell you when to let go

people who will let you cry

and then tell you it is OK to cry

and then remind you that there is a time for mourning

but a time for rejoicing too

and that is what you have to look forward to

People who speak life and hope

people who behold you in love

and know you

know your patterns and your funks

and know when to stay & know when to go

who pray for you

whether they tell you or not

and always want the very best for you

who give you a leg up

when you don't feel you have one to stand on anymore

Less like friends

more like family

and so we'll call them "friendlies"

sometimes even closer than your real family

a support system close to you

in proximity,
but also in heart

~C