Old Friend

It’s you and me again—

Sitting like friends on this

Old hardwood floor.

The windows of this

House are covered in dust

And the memories I've

Shared with you.

It’s you and me again—

Remember when you helped me

Get through the time

With the boy

And the bruises

And the late nights

And the moon?

It’s you and me again—

O dear old friend.

We've made it this far—

Sometimes I’m worried

I can’t wake up without you.

It’s you and me again—

If we sift through photographs

And old timey stills

You’re always there,

Lurking in the shadows

Just a hint of

A secret

In the corner of my mouth.

It’s you and me again—

I've held you near and dear,

And I've trusted you to care.

But lately,

I've felt your tug

On the ends of my hair

Keeping me from getting close.

It’s you and me again—

I can’t tell if you’re sad,

Or hurt,

Or angry.

But I’m just ready.

Or at least, I hope so.

It’s you and me again—

You stand between all that I stand to gain,

And for that,

I must bid farewell.

I won’t forget when we stared at the moon

And you kept me safe from them.

It’s you and me again,

The way it has almost always been.

I remember a time,

When you weren't around—

It’s hard to say goodbye to an old friend. 

Names

Divine—

You take my heart and pluck

Me forward to my knees

Where I've fallen so many times

Before.

Peace bringer—

Within my own walls

Of both heart and mind

And in the world as well you

Calm the seas.

Friend—

Like a listening ear

Ready to know my secrets,

You lift me by my arms

In your own.

Prince—

Even the stars

And the sun and the moon

And the very air we breathe

Worship you.

Brother—

It has been far too long

Since I have said your name.

Remind me though, that

You’re still

There.