{"sf1_id":895781,"sf2_id":"J1OG9wX1","title":"Old friendship...","author":"Jiblits","words":160,"posted_at":"2015-08-08T03:17:00.000Z","tags":["Poem","Poetry","Rememberance","Short Story","slice of life"],"url":"https://fse.anthro.fr/stories/895781-old-friendship","original_url":"https://sofurry.com/s/J1OG9wX1","image_url":"https://cdn.sofurryfiles.com/submissions/thumbnails/c8/95/c89500f1-19b1-4c77-af6e-16d69559df67","description":"To an old friend I find always at heart through my toughest days, with memories so clear....it's almost as if we never parted ways...","content":"Old friendship...\n\nDearest friend beyond the stars, looking toward all that is \u0026 ever will be  \nI thank you for your time, \u0026 the friendship you saw worthwhile in me  \nTo my depth, my being, \u0026 what I shall become  \nI owe you lifetimes of gratitude, \u0026 then some...  \nFor the patience you showed me far beyond what was needed  \nWith your head held high, \u0026 encouragement to spare, I proceeded \u0026 succeeded  \nWording not enough, I smile about the memories I recall  \nKnow in good hands, I hold your lessons near as tears begin to fall  \nToo soon, we parted ways, your journey just beginning all it's own  \nI'll do my best, for what I can, to show you \u0026 all others, how I've grown  \nFor now, I leave you with flowers which I recall you not caring much for  \nAnother quiet birthday to pass, rest easy,\u0026nbsp; \u0026 please forgive me for my constant visits, expect many more... =']\n\n  \n  \n\n"}