by Phylis Cox

Created on: December 04, 2008

I found a friend today.
On the day I lost someone dear to me.
I reached out for comfort,
And heard her voice warm and soothing,
A stranger to me,
But not to my suffering.

My friend spoke of my brother
With warmth and love,
Sharing unfamiliar details,
But creating an old familiar image-
Generous and loving,
Always making others laugh.

My friend suffers too,
But puts her grief aside,
Struggling for strength to help others,
And ignoring her own pain.
I hope she'll find comfort in knowing,
Today, she found a friend too.

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