Poem Written by: Julie Dieck
I wanted a friend, I asked God for someone very special.
With whom I could trust my secrets, who was sweet, kind, and gentle.
Someone who'd always be there, to walk hand in hand.
I knew what I wanted, I had it all planned.
Together, we'd share all our hopes and conquer our fears,
We'd pursue our dreams and wipe away our tears.
Together we'd make memories, oh we'd have so much fun.
Our friendship would last forever, it would never be done.
So I looked through the years, I searched high and low,
For that "just right" friend. I knew she was out there, you know.
But I could not find one, neither in heart nor in height.
They were all just not "quite right".
So I decided to make one myself. I was so desperate I thought I could.
I would have a best friend, yes I would!
But a forced friendship does not last, it only brings you sorrow.
I found this out after so many heartbroken tomorrows.
All those "friends" I'd made, they all walked away,
I watched my friendships fall apart, not one was there to stay.
And I began to wonder, as the days slipped by,
I'd always said I'd find my friend, was I believing a lie?
Would I never find that someone who would last with me over the years?
Would I never have a friend? My pleas could no one hear?
My dreams started to fade, and I began to despair.
I'd waited for so long, was my friend really out there?
With my heart so heavy, I thought it best the search to give up,
But then God said, "My child, have I not always promised to fill your cup?
I know what you've gone through, no need to worry so,
For now there is something you should know.
I've heard all your cries, I've felt each painful hurt,
But all through your journey, I've been busy at work.
Creating that special request, making it just to your hopes and wishes,
And it is free, you do not need riches.
I've always had the one chosen, and now it's ready to show,
So here it is, the gift that you asked for so long ago."
And then there YOU were as He brought you to me.
I could hardly believe it! Could it really be?
Yet there you were, the friend with everything I'd hoped for.
A heart of love, tender, sweet, and so much more.
For God had a plan, He knew what I needed.
I should have never doubted, my cries someone had heeded.
I realized then, that not only you, but I too had been prepared,
Shaped and carved into the friend that would also be shared.
All that time had not been wasted, it had not been in vein,
For I had been learning, through the sunshine and the rain,
How to be a friend myself, it is not one-sided,
To be a friend, you must first be true and open-minded.
God knew when we were ready, He knew the right time,
After teaching us along the way, after finishing the climb.
And now here we are, together you and me.
Hand in hand, Best Friends always to be.
Written by Julie Dieck
Started and finished: 7/4/2020
Dedicated to Christine Eves - My Best Friend Always To Be
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