my friend...

there is a friend that i have who is one of the strongest women i know.... this is for her...
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written June 1, 2010

my friend
by jennie kathryn


there is much in her past
that she does not wish us to see.
there is much in her past
that would be unthinkable to you and me.

she lived through it all
and came out the other side.
she lived through it all
after much she wants to hide.

the strength she has
is hard for her to see.
the strength she has
is what makes her special to me.

the love she gives
shows how far her heart goes.
the love she gives
is more precious than she knows.

she is my friend,
living through her past has made her free.
she is my friend,
and by her side is where i will always be.