I'm Thankful for the Gift of You

I have been blessed with such wonderful friends in my life.  They come from different background and beliefs but they are still my best friends.  Some of them means more than friends - they are like my sisters and brothers.  They come and go.  Some to eternity (may God bless them) and some to a different continent.  I lost one earlier this year (may him rest in peace). Just when the wound about to heal, I'm about to lose another one.  The only consolation is, at least this one is moving back to her country after studying here for about 2 years. Still, the notion of losing someone you cared about so dearly is unsettling.  Before I get all mushy and teary eyes, I wanted to share this poem with her to let her know how special and wonderful she has been to me.  Here it goes...

In a world that does its best 

to make us a little fuzzy around the edges,

some people still manage to have bold outlines.

They know who they are, 

what they're about,

what they alone can give.

And just like them, 

the gifts they share are bold,

bright, beautiful.

You're someone who doesn't compromise

on being the person only you could be,

someone who doesn't hold back

on sharing the gifts only you can give.

And especially today,

I, for one, just want to say

thank you, thank you, thank you....

I'm thankful for the gift of you.

This is not my poem. It was given to me by another amazing friend I have.  I hope you like it as much as I do when I first received it.