My friend
Family of choice
Sister of my heart
Companion of my soul
30 years.
You know me,
That is good, but more than that
You grow me
Like mulch around a tree.
You help me hold life's water and satiate my thirst
For being seen.
You were there
When he lied to me
We made lasagna
For New Years
and the winter windows were wet from happy people laughing at our party.
You were at my wedding
And the baptism of my first child.
We grow wrinkles together
And drink tea.
Years pass between cups that feel like days.
I love days with my friend, the sister of my heart.
May we have many days
Before we are through with this life,
Before we are done growing,
Before we drink our final cup.