Alfie My Brother

On this earthly plane I travel forever alone,

sifting through the truths and deceptions,

wishful for a moment of peace and serenity,

then you walk in my friend and there it is.

Over the years you have witnessed the perils,

caught my falling tears; heard my laughter,

listened and shared whenever it was needed,

caring, constant, with no criticism heard.

Your friendship has always kept me steadfast,

on this twisted, rocky road to recovery,

your gift is so rare and preciously held,

and as time passes the only one to prevail.

Fragments of yesterday always scattering today,

but as the selves finally begin to heal and unite,

shifting clouds; the stars and heavens above I see,

discovering with certainty that kindred spirits we be.

Christine Martin

september 6 1996