an old friend

met up with an old friend today... it's been too long. he's always been there, but inaccessable for a while. circumstance wouldn't really allow us to connect. it's strange with this friend. even though events kept us apart and even though it's a lot different then the last time we saw one another, there exists a peace. i feel at peace with him...peace and quite, piece of mind. with him i'm able to think, process, say dumb things and realize sooner than later how dumb they actually are. he's patient, waits, gives me space.... with this friend, inversely the ups are harder and the downs are some what of a relief. i won't lie; at times being with him means pain... tiredness... on the urge of giving up... but i love him and haven't been able to show that for a while. many wouldn't even know that we knew eachother.

this friend... teaches me a lot, and gives me something i need. he gives me time to be with another Friend. he gives me that spot, a place of uninterupted, concentrated connection that was missing ever since the willow got torn down and building went up. my friend helps me see my other Friend better, hear him better. that's worth enduring the ups and downs. so worth it.

eighth street... my friend... good to see you again.